poulet

Thân thiện

Le poulet rôti est un plat traditionnel français.

Definition

Noun: 1. The flesh of a chicken used for food: This term refers specifically to chicken meat prepared for eating. It is a culinary term, often used in menus or cooking contexts.

Usage

The word "poulet" is used to specify the type of meat being discussed, purchased, or served. It is common in restaurant menus, recipes, and butchery. It is a more specific term than simply "chicken," as it unambiguously denotes the edible flesh, not the live bird.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one pound of boneless poulet.
  • Would you prefer the grilled poulet or the fish for your main course?
  • She bought some fresh poulet from the market to make a stew.

Advanced Usage

• "Poulet" vs. "Chicken": While "chicken" can refer to the live bird or the meat, "poulet" specifically and exclusively denotes the meat. Using "poulet" can add a culinary or slightly formal tone.
• In menu descriptions, it is often modified by cooking style or cut: (roast chicken), (chicken escalope).

Variants and Related Words

• Poultry (noun): A broader category that includes the meat of domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
• Chicken (noun): Can refer to the bird itself or its meat; a more general term.

Synonyms

• Chicken meat: The most direct synonym in common English.
• Chicken: (when context clearly indicates the meat, not the animal).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the flesh of a chicken used for food

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chicken
• volaille