French word

bouillabaisse

Pronunciation

IPA/bujabɛs/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbouillabaisse

Example

J'ai goûté la bouillabaisse à Marseille.

I tasted bouillabaisse in Marseille.

Illustration for bouillabaisse (bouillabaisse)

More examples

Le restaurant propose la bouillabaisse traditionnelle.

The restaurant offers traditional bouillabaisse.

Core concept

A steaming Provençal fish stew with several fish in fragrant broth, bread, and rouille.

Common phrases

  • commander une bouillabaisse

    order a bouillabaisse

  • la bouillabaisse traditionnelle

    the traditional bouillabaisse

Similar words

soupe: A liquid dish made by simmering vegetables, meat, or fish.
bouillon: A flavorful liquid extracted by simmering food ingredients.
potage: A thick, smooth soup made by pureeing its ingredients.

Definition in French

Plat de poisson provençal consistant en un bouillon aromatique cuit avec plusieurs poissons et souvent servi avec une sauce appelée rouille.

Word origin

Bouillabaisse comes from Occitan bolhabaissa, formed from bolhir, 'to boil', and abaissar, 'to lower', referring to its cooking sequence.

Usage tips

  • Bouillabaisse is feminine, so standard French uses la bouillabaisse and une bouillabaisse.

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