Published April 25, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson • Native Audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Confit de canard (duck confit) is one of France’s most famous traditional dishes, known for its rich flavor and crispy skin. In this lesson, you’ll learn the meaning of confit, how to pronounce confit de canard, and how to use it in example sentences.
📘 Confit de canard meaning
Confit de canard means “duck confit” in French and refers to a classic French slow-cooked duck dish, usually made with duck legs cooked slowly in their own fat. The word confit comes from the verb confire, meaning to preserve or cook slowly for preservation. It’s especially associated with southwestern France and is known for tender meat and crispy skin.
🎧 Confit de canard pronunciation
The pronunciation of confit de canard is /kɔ̃.fi də ka.naʁ/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “kon-fee duh kah-nar”.
📝 Confit de canard examples
Elle cuisine le confit de canard avec des herbes.
She is cooking duck confit with herbs.
Le confit de canard est cuit lentement dans la graisse.
Duck confit is cooked slowly in fat.
Le confit de canard vient du sud-ouest de France.
Duck confit comes from the southwest of France.
Le confit de canard a une peau très croustillante.
Duck confit has very crispy skin.
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