French word

artichaut

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁtiʃo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounartichoke

Example

J'achète un artichaut au marché.

I buy an artichoke at the market.

Illustration for artichaut (artichoke)

More examples

Elle sert un artichaut grillé avec du citron.

She serves a grilled artichoke with lemon.

Core concept

A layered edible bud whose leaves protect a prized central heart.

Common phrases

  • faire cuire un artichaut

    cook an artichoke

  • l'artichaut frais

    the fresh artichoke

  • un artichaut grillé

    a grilled artichoke

Similar words

pomme de terre: A starchy underground vegetable often boiled, fried, or served as a staple food.
tomate: A round, juicy red fruit commonly eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
oignon: A round bulb in thin layers that gives off a sharp smell when cut.
carotte: A long orange root with a mild sweetness, eaten raw or cooked.

Definition in French

Légume formé d'un gros bouton floral comestible dont on mange les feuilles charnues et le cœur, souvent préparé bouilli, rôti ou en conserve.

Word origin

French adopted artichaut from Italian articiocco, a form related to Spanish alcachofa and Arabic al-kharshūf.

Usage tips

  • The figurative phrase cœur d'artichaut describes a person who falls in love easily, not a type of dish.

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