French word

accompagnement

Pronunciation

IPA/akɔ̃paɲəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounside dish

Example

L'accompagnement du plat est délicieux.

The side dish for the meal is delicious.

Illustration for accompagnement (side dish)

More examples

L'accompagnement musical soutient la chanteuse.

The musical accompaniment supports the singer.

Core concept

A small side element on a plate that supports the main dish's flavor and appearance.

Common phrases

  • accompagnement de légumes

    vegetable side dish

  • accompagnement de riz

    rice side dish

Similar words

sauce: A liquid or semi-liquid seasoning that adds flavor or aroma to a dish.
légume: An edible vegetable often served alongside a main dish.
garniture: A small side dish or decoration added to improve a plate's appearance.
condiment: A food or seasoning used in small amounts to change a dish's flavor.

Definition in French

Élément servi avec un plat pour en compléter le goût ou la présentation, souvent une garniture ou un petit légume d'accompagnement.

Word origin

Accompagnement comes from French accompagner, through Old French, and ultimately from Latin companionem, formed from com- 'with' and panis 'bread'.

Usage tips

  • Accompagnement is masculine, so the standard forms are un accompagnement and l'accompagnement.

Other meanings

  • accompanimentnoun
  • companynoun
  • supportnoun

Opposites

  • plat principalmain coursenoun

Related words

  • accompagneraccompanyverb
  • accompagnateuraccompanistnoun
  • accompagnantcompanionnoun

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