noun
bouillabaisse
BOO-yuh-bays
Bouillabaisse (noun) means a hearty fish stew from the south of France, traditionally made with several kinds of fish and shellfish, herbs, and saffron. Example: “The restaurant's bouillabaisse came with a side of garlicky rouille.”
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A hearty fish stew from the south of France, traditionally made with several kinds of fish and shellfish, herbs, and saffron.
"The restaurant's bouillabaisse came with a side of garlicky rouille."
"She learned to make bouillabaisse on a trip to Marseille."
How to use bouillabaisse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic French fish and seafood stew, especially from Marseille.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bouillabaisses
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Etymology
From French bouillabaisse, from Occitan words meaning roughly "to boil" and "to lower (the heat)" — describing how the stew is cooked.
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What does “bouillabaisse” mean?
The word “bouillabaisse” means a hearty fish stew from the south of France, traditionally made with several kinds of fish and shellfish, herbs, and saffron. In plain terms, a classic French fish and seafood stew, especially from Marseille.
How do you pronounce “bouillabaisse”?
“Bouillabaisse” is pronounced BOO-yuh-bays (/ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bouillabaisse” in a sentence?
Here is “bouillabaisse” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's bouillabaisse came with a side of garlicky rouille.”
What part of speech is “bouillabaisse”?
“Bouillabaisse” is a noun.
Where does the word “bouillabaisse” come from?
The word “bouillabaisse” comes from French. From French bouillabaisse, from Occitan words meaning roughly "to boil" and "to lower (the heat)" — describing how the stew is cooked.
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