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French cuisine
The culinary tradition of France, considered one of the world's great cuisines and known for elaborate technique and refined presentation.
誕生日にフランス料理を食べに行った。
We went to eat French cuisine for my birthday.
あのレストランはフランス料理で有名だ。
That restaurant is famous for its French cuisine.
フランス料理のフルコースは前菜からデザートまで何品も出るので、ゆっくり時間をかけて楽しむものだ。
A full course of French cuisine includes many dishes from appetizer to dessert, so it is meant to be enjoyed slowly over time.
French cuisine is widely regarded in Japan as sophisticated and special-occasion dining. It was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era and has deeply influenced 洋食 (Western-style Japanese cooking).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- フランス料理のレストラン: French restaurant
- フランス料理のフルコース: full-course French meal
- フランス料理のシェフ: French cuisine chef
- 本格的なフランス料理: authentic French cuisine
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 洋食: Western-style food — broader category including Japanese adaptations of Western dishes
- 和食: Japanese cuisine — the traditional counterpart
- 中華料理: Chinese cuisine
- イタリア料理: Italian cuisine