Sarrasin (en. Buckwheat)

/saʁa.zɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant of the Polygonaceae family, cultivated for its protein-rich seeds.

Buckwheat is often used to make galettes.

Le sarrasin est souvent utilisé pour faire des galettes.

Buckwheat grains, used in cooking.

I prepare pancakes based on buckwheat flour.

Je prépare des crêpes à base de farine de sarrasin.

In a historical context, a term referring to a Muslim in the Middle Ages.

The Saracens were often described in crusade narratives.

Les Sarrasins ont été souvent décrits dans les récits de croisades.

From Old French 'sarrasins', coming from Latin 'saracenus'.

buckwheat pancakes

Crepes made with buckwheat flour, often served in Brittany.

crêpes de sarrasin

buckwheat galettes

Savory pastries made with buckwheat, popular in France.

galettes de sarrasin

buckwheat for breakfast

Preparation of a breakfast based on buckwheat.

sarrasin au petit-déjeuner

buckwheat flour

Powder obtained from buckwheat grains, used in cooking.

farine de sarrasin

buckwheat crepe

Galette made with buckwheat flour.

crêpe de sarrasin

buckwheat stew

Dish cooked with buckwheat as the main ingredient.

ragoût de sarrasin

Used to refer to a person perceived as different or alternative.

They call him the 'buckwheat' because of his unique dress style.

On l'appelle le 'sarrasin' à cause de son style vestimentaire unique.

Term sometimes used to express an idea of authenticity or naturalness.

He only eats organic, he is really into the 'buckwheat' vibe.

Il ne mange que bio, il est vraiment dans le trip 'sarrasin'.