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See also:👉 Apéritif »👉 Hors d’œuvre » We’ve adopted the name hors d’oeuvres and many delicious recipes from France. But what appetizers, or apéritifs, do the French like to eat? Here are 20 mouthwatering examples from across the Atlantic to liven up your next dinner party, complete with recipe links.

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Do you enjoy freshly-made French toast drizzled in maple syrup? Have you ever wondered why this American breakfast staple is called French toast? Do the French even eat it? If so, why do they call it “pain perdu”? So many questions, with some surprising answers that shine a light on the French language and culture.

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Dan Forsythe

A politics and history graduate with a technical writing background and based in France, Dan writes amazing articles for all things French. An insatiable traveler, Dan has crisscrossed France, Europe, and beyond. When he’s not hiking or falling down historical rabbit holes, Dan sips tea and writes technical pieces or blog posts about travel, history, and life in his adopted home.

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