Published March 25, 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.
📘 Coq au vin meaning in French
Coq au vin is a classic French dish consisting of chicken braised slowly in red wine with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and often bacon. The name literally means “rooster in wine,” though modern versions use chicken. It is known for its rich, deep flavor and is one of the most famous dishes in traditional French cuisine. 🔊 Hear real examples now.
Level A2 (Upper Beginner)
🎧 Coq au vin pronunciation in French
The pronunciation of coq au vin is /kɔk o vɛ̃/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “kohk oh van” (with a nasal vowel in vin).
📝 Coq au vin usage examples
Le coq au vin contient du poulet, du vin rouge et des champignons.
Coq au vin contains chicken, red wine, and mushrooms.
Le coq au vin est un plat français classique.
Coq au vin is a classic French dish.
Je vais prendre un coq au vin.
I’m going to order a coq au vin.
Ce restaurant fait un bon coq au vin.
This restaurant makes a good coq au vin.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- le coq — rooster
- le poulet — chicken
- le vin rouge — red wine
- les champignons — mushrooms
- la cuisine française — French cuisine
- un plat traditionnel — a traditional dish
- un plat mijoté — a slow-cooked dish
- faire mijoter — to simmer
- la sauce au vin — wine-based sauce
- le bœuf bourguignon — beef bourguignon
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