Published April 16, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson • Native Audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Cassoulet is a classic French stew you’ll often see on menus across France. Learn its regional origins, key ingredients, and how to use the word naturally in everyday French with Marie’s audio examples.
📘 Cassoulet meaning
Cassoulet is a traditional French stew from the Languedoc region (southern France) made with white beans, slow-cooked meats, and rich flavors. It typically includes pork, sausage, and often duck confit. The dish is baked slowly in an earthenware pot (cassole), giving it its name. Cassoulet is known for being hearty, comforting, and deeply rooted in regional French cuisine.
🎧 Cassoulet pronunciation
The pronunciation of cassoulet is /ka.su.lɛ/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “ka-soo-lay”.
📝 Cassoulet examples
Le cassoulet contient des haricots blancs et de la viande.
Cassoulet has white beans and meat.
Je vais prendre un cassoulet, s’il vous plaît.
I’ll have a cassoulet, please.
J’adore le cassoulet avec du porc et des herbes.
I love cassoulet with pork and herbs.
Elle cuisine le cassoulet pendant plusieurs heures.
She cooks cassoulet for several hours.
👉 See also: Bœuf bourguignon — a classic French beef stew from the Burgundy region.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- les haricots blancs — white beans
- la saucisse — sausage
- le confit de canard — duck confit
- le porc — pork
- la viande — meat
- le ragoût — stew
- mijoter — to simmer slowly
- la cocotte — casserole dish / Dutch oven
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