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    Rôtir (en. Roast)

    ʁo.tiʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To prepare food, usually meat, by cooking it in an oven or over a high heat.
    They decided to roast a chicken for dinner.
    Ils ont décidé de rôtir un poulet pour le dîner.
    To subject something to intense heat to cook it.
    He roasted vegetables in the oven to accompany the main dish.
    Il a rôti des légumes au four pour accompagner le plat principal.
    To become golden in color by cooking in heat.
    The crust of the bread should roast until it is well browned.
    La croûte du pain doit rôtir jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit bien dorée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rostit', from the verb 'rostit' which means to cook on a spit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    veal roast
    A meat dish of French origin, made by roasting a veal.
    rôti de veau
    to roast on a spit
    Cooking food by regularly turning it near a heat source.
    rôtir à la broche
    to roast over the fire
    Cooking something over an open fire.
    rôtir sur le feu

    Related Words

    roast
    Meat cooked by roasting, often served with sides.
    rôti
    rotisserie
    Establishment where roasted foods are prepared and sold.
    rôtisserie
    roaster
    Chef or professional specialized in roasting and selling meats.
    rôtisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To have a burnt or grilled appearance.
    The steak looks like it’s roasting, be careful.
    Le steak a l'air de rôtir, il faut faire attention.
    To taste very good, like a perfectly roasted dish.
    This dish is amazing, it's roasting!
    Ce plat est incroyable, il rôte !