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Published March 16, 2026 — Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France.
📘 Bœuf bourguignon meaning in French
Bœuf bourguignon (m.) is a classic French beef stew from the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region. It is made by slowly braising beef in red wine with carrots, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and herbs. Known for its rich flavor and tender meat, it is typically served as a main course with potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread. In English, the dish is often referred to as “beef bourguignon.” 🔊 Jump to examples now
Level A2 (Upper Beginner)
🎧 Bœuf bourguignon pronunciation in French
The pronunciation of bœuf bourguignon is /bœf buʁ.ɡi.ɲɔ̃/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “buff boor-ghee-nyon.”
📝 Bœuf bourguignon usage examples
Je voudrais commander un bœuf bourguignon.
I would like to order a beef bourguignon.
Ma mère prépare le meilleur bœuf bourguignon.
My mother makes the best beef bourguignon.
Il cuisine un bœuf bourguignon ce dimanche.
He is cooking a beef bourguignon this Sunday.
Il faut des carottes pour le bourguignon.
You need carrots for bœuf bourguignon.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- le bœuf — beef
- le ragoût — stew
- la viande de bœuf — beef (meat)
- la carotte — carrot
- l’oignon (m.) — onion
- l’ail (m.) — garlic
- le vin rouge — red wine
- la cuisine bourguignonne — Burgundian cuisine
- le plat mijoté — slow-cooked dish
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