French word

moutarde

Pronunciation

IPA/mutaʁd/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmustard

Example

Tu veux de la moutarde sur ton sandwich ?

Do you want some mustard on your sandwich?

Illustration for moutarde (mustard)

More examples

Je préfère la moutarde de Dijon sur mes frites.

I prefer Dijon mustard on my fries.

Core concept

A jar of crushed mustard seeds blended with liquid into a sharp seasoning for food.

Common phrases

  • de la moutarde

    mustard

  • une cuillère de moutarde

    a spoonful of mustard

  • la moutarde de Dijon

    Dijon mustard

Similar words

sauce: A liquid condiment served over food or used for dipping.
ketchup: A sweet-and-sour red condiment made mainly from tomatoes and used with hamburgers.
mayonnaise: A thick, creamy white condiment made from emulsified egg and oil.
condiment: A small amount of seasoning added to enhance a dish's flavor or aroma.

Definition in French

Condiment épicé obtenu en écrasant des graines de moutarde et en les mélangeant avec du vinaigre, de l'eau ou du vin, utilisé pour assaisonner viandes et sandwiches.

Word origin

French moutarde developed from Old French mostarde, from Latin mustum ardens, meaning "burning must."

Usage tips

  • As a mass noun, moutarde normally takes the partitive article in de la moutarde for an unspecified amount.

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