French word

steak

Pronunciation

IPA/stɛk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsteak

Example

Il a commandé un steak bien cuit.

He ordered a well-done steak.

Illustration for steak (steak)

More examples

Il faut laisser reposer le steak quelques minutes.

The steak must be left to rest for a few minutes.

Core concept

A thick beef slice with a browned outside and a moist center, cooked to a chosen degree.

Common phrases

  • commander un steak

    order a steak

  • manger un steak

    eat a steak

Similar words

hamburger: A sandwich with a ground-meat patty served in a bun.
steak haché: A round or flat patty made from ground meat and cooked.
viande: Animal flesh intended as food.
bifteck: A grilled thick slice of beef or similar meat.

Definition in French

Portion de viande servie en tranche épaisse, généralement de bœuf, saisie pour garder le jus et présentée selon le degré de cuisson.

Word origin

French steak is borrowed from English steak, which comes from Old Norse steik, meaning a piece of meat roasted or grilled.

Usage tips

  • In French, steak is masculine, so the usual form is un steak, as in un steak bien cuit.

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