adj

tartare

tahr-TAHR

Tartare (adj) means Finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish. Example: “The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top.”

adj

Finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish.

"The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top."

"Tuna tartare is a popular light starter."

How to use tartare

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes finely chopped raw meat or fish, as in "steak tartare."

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "tartar" (the dental deposit or the fierce-person meaning).

Easily confused with

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Common pairings

steak tartare tuna tartare

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Etymology

From French tartare, literally meaning "Tartar," referencing the (largely legendary) idea that Tartars ate raw meat.

Origin: French

Rhymes for tartare

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tartare” mean?

The word “tartare” means finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish. In plain terms, describes finely chopped raw meat or fish, as in "steak tartare.".

How do you pronounce “tartare”?

“Tartare” is pronounced tahr-TAHR (/tɑːɹˈtɑːɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tartare” in a sentence?

Here is “tartare” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top.”

What part of speech is “tartare”?

“Tartare” is an adjective.

Where does the word “tartare” come from?

The word “tartare” comes from French. From French tartare, literally meaning "Tartar," referencing the (largely legendary) idea that Tartars ate raw meat.