roast in French

roast in French is rôti, bien-cuit, rôtir — roast means to cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.

roast in French

rôti

adj

Having been cooked by roasting.

rôti

noun

A piece of meat suited to roasting; meat that has been roasted.

bien-cuit

noun

rôtir

verb

(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To process by drying through exposure to sun or artificial heat.

clasher

verb

(transitive, figuratively) To subject to bantering, severely criticize, sometimes as a comedy routine.

incendier

verb

(transitive, figuratively) To subject to bantering, severely criticize, sometimes as a comedy routine.

What does "roast" mean?

verb To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.
"She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon."
verb To make fun of someone harshly, often as a form of affectionate ribbing or comedy.
"His friends roasted him mercilessly at his own birthday party."
noun A cut of meat cooked by roasting, or a meal built around it.
"Sunday roast is a tradition in their house."
noun A comedy event where a person is jokingly mocked and insulted by friends or colleagues.
"The retiring coach was the guest of honor at his own roast."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

roast in a sentence

She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon.
They roasted chestnuts over the open fire.
His friends roasted him mercilessly at his own birthday party.
Sunday roast is a tradition in their house.

Similar words in French

bake lampoon mock ridicule taunt tease

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "roast" in French?

"roast" in French is rôti, bien-cuit, rôtir. roast means: To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.

How do you use "roast" in a sentence?

Example: "She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon." In French, "roast" is rôti, bien-cuit, rôtir.

Are there other ways to say "roast" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "roast": rôti, bien-cuit, rôtir, clasher, incendier.

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