French word

jambon

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɑ̃bɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounham

Example

J'aime le jambon.

I like ham.

Illustration for jambon (ham)

More examples

Il met du jambon cru sur la pizza.

He puts cured ham on the pizza.

Core concept

The hind leg of a pig transformed into thin slices for serving cold or in cooked dishes.

Common phrases

  • jambon cru

    cured ham

  • pizza au jambon

    ham pizza

Similar words

jambon cuit: Tender, heat-treated ham suitable for eating without further cooking.
jambon cru: Salt-cured or dried ham served raw in thin slices.
charcuterie: A general term for preserved or prepared meat products.
saucisson: A dried, salt-cured sausage formed into a solid cylinder.

Definition in French

Charcuterie faite à partir de la cuisse du porc, préparée crue ou cuite et consommée en tranches dans des plats ou des sandwiches.

Word origin

Old French jambon developed from an earlier gambon, ultimately based on Late Latin gambōnem for a leg or limb.

Usage tips

  • Jambon cru means cured ham and does not simply mean fresh, uncooked pork; jambon cuit refers to cooked ham.

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