Lard (en. Bacon)
[laʁ]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fat obtained by cooking pieces of pork meat.
Lard is often used to enhance the flavor of dishes.
Le lard est souvent utilisé pour donner du goût aux plats.
Piece of pork fat used in cooking.
He added lard to the recipe to enrich it.
Il a ajouté du lard à la recette pour l'enrichir.
Charcuterie product made from pork fat.
Smoked lard is highly appreciated in many recipes.
Le lard fumé est très apprécié dans de nombreuses recettes.
Etymology
From Latin 'lardum', meaning fat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
larder
Lard is essential in many traditional cuisine dishes.
larder
lard on fries
Using lard adds a savory taste to fries.
lard sur les frites
to act gluttonously
Prepare a dish with a lot of lard.
faire lard
Related Words
bacon
A meat obtained from the back part of the pig, usually smoked.
bacon
lard
Melted pork fat, used as cooking fat.
saindoux
charcuterie
Meat products that are prepared and preserved, often based on pork.
charcuterie
Slang Meanings
Heavy or overweight.
He has put on a bit of weight lately.
Il a pris un peu de lard ces derniers temps.
A derogatory term to refer to someone who eats a lot.
Look at that glutton, he never shares his food.
Regarde ce lard, il ne partage jamais sa nourriture.