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Quiz about Strange French Culinary Terms

Strange French Culinary Terms Trivia Quiz

Here are some very intriguing terms for various French specialties. I hope you enjoy them! Bon appetit from France!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bruyere

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,652

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2891

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Pets-de-nonne', a light fritter with a subtle orange blossom flavor literally means: Hint

Nun's farts

Grandma's cats

Nun's cats

Grandma's souffles

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Gendarmes' do not refer to a law enforcement official but actually to: Hint

a pastry shaped like a cylindrical hat

strips of ham

a mutton chop

a type of thin doubled sausage in Alsace also called Jaeger

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Langues-de-chat a la creme' designates which specialty? Hint

a pastry sitting in cream

snippets of meat in cream sauce

actual cats' tongues in cream

catfish filets in cream

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Question 4 of 10

4. The term 'Frog's legs' is 'cuisses de grenouille' in French. What part of the body does it literally refer to in French? Hint

thighs

legs

rump

feet

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Ris de veau' refers to which dish? Hint

Rice Pilaf with veal

Veal Sweetbreads

Calf's liver

Rice from the Camargue region

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Trompettes-de-la-mort a la savoyarde' refers to: Hint

a curly shaped pastry

a mushroom dish

a flower used in cooking

a strong cheese from the Savoy

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'La Barbe a Papa' refers to: Hint

a type of fish called brill in English

a pastry

sea bass

cotton candy

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Alouette-sans-tete' literally means 'headless lark' but what is the dish actually made of? Hint

a stuffed woodcock

a thin veal cutlet surrounding a slice of ham and bacon tied to resemble a bird

a stuffed quail

it actually refers to a stuffed lark without the head

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Amuse-gueule' refers to what we normally call hors'd'oeuvre in America or snack. What is the literal translation? Hint

amuse the hands

amuse the tastebuds

amuse the monster

Amuse the mouth or 'mug'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following animal names in French actually refers to a type of fish as well? Hint

Tigre

mouton

Leopard

Loup

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Pets-de-nonne', a light fritter with a subtle orange blossom flavor literally means:

Answer: Nun's farts

Yes indeed, but translated in the more genteel Larousse Gastronomique as Nun's sighs.

2. 'Gendarmes' do not refer to a law enforcement official but actually to:

Answer: a type of thin doubled sausage in Alsace also called Jaeger

These are often sold at the sauerkraut stand in most supermarkets when the sauerkraut season is on. They resemble beef jerky.

3. 'Langues-de-chat a la creme' designates which specialty?

Answer: a pastry sitting in cream

I hope you didn't think the French really do eat everything. Or did the cat have your tongue?

4. The term 'Frog's legs' is 'cuisses de grenouille' in French. What part of the body does it literally refer to in French?

Answer: thighs

They actually say thighs. Grenouille is said to be one of the hardest words to pronounce in French for a foreigner by the way.

5. 'Ris de veau' refers to which dish?

Answer: Veal Sweetbreads

This is actually a part of the calf that I do not want to elaborate.

6. 'Trompettes-de-la-mort a la savoyarde' refers to:

Answer: a mushroom dish

Yes, it is a mushroom dish, and despite the name, they must be edible, but you'd better know the cook quite well.

7. 'La Barbe a Papa' refers to:

Answer: cotton candy

Surprise! It is cotton candy. However, brill is a barbue, a bass is a bar.

8. 'Alouette-sans-tete' literally means 'headless lark' but what is the dish actually made of?

Answer: a thin veal cutlet surrounding a slice of ham and bacon tied to resemble a bird

alouette gentille alouette, this time it is actually a different animal!

9. 'Amuse-gueule' refers to what we normally call hors'd'oeuvre in America or snack. What is the literal translation?

Answer: Amuse the mouth or 'mug'

This is the word for an animal's mouth, but also used in everyday language for the face you pull when you're angry. Or the 'mug'. Funny that in such a genteel country they use such a harsh word.

10. Which of the following animal names in French actually refers to a type of fish as well?

Answer: Loup

Yes, the first time I saw grilled wolf on the menu, I said they really must eat anything here. It is actually sea bass.

Source: Author Bruyere

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