Learning language
Translation language
noun · C1 · rare word · UK/US

foie gras

foie gras

Meaning of foie gras

fatty goose liver

Learn foie gras with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
C1rare word

foie gras fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/fwɑː ˈɡrɑː/
American English/ˌfwɑː ˈɡrɑː/
Russian transcription[fu.a ˈgra]
foie gras
foie gras - фуа-гра
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Meat"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

foie gras with Russian translation

foie gras usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Шеф-повар приготовил фуа-гра в качестве изысканной закуски.

The chef prepared foie gras as a luxurious starter.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У фуа-гра насыщенный, сливочный вкус, который кажется уникальным для некоторых.

Foie gras has a rich, buttery taste that some find unique.

Learn by topic

foie gras belongs to the topic "Meat". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

foie grasфуа-гра
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

foie gras synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between foie gras / foie gras torchon / foie gras terrine / foie gras mousse / pâté / goose liver

🇬🇧English
foie gras

Primary term for the delicacy made from fattened duck or goose liver

C2Very Often

We ordered foie gras to start the meal.

Мы заказали фуа-гра на закуску.

F
🇬🇧English
foie gras torchon

Specific preparation: foie gras cured, rolled in cloth (torchon), producing a smooth, cylindrical terrine

C2Rarely

They served a slice of foie gras torchon with toasted brioche.

Порцию фуа‑гра торшон подали с поджаренным бриошем.

F
🇬🇧English
foie gras terrine

Preparation/form: foie gras set in a terrine (loaf or mold), often sliced

C2Rarely

The chef prepared a foie gras terrine to slice for canapés.

Шеф приготовил фуа‑гра в террине, чтобы нарезать для канапе.

F
🇬🇧English
foie gras mousse

Foie gras made into a mousse — whipped, lighter texture and often blended with cream

C2Rarely

She served foie gras mousse on crostini as an appetizer.

Она подала мусс из фуа‑гра на кростини в качестве закуски.

P
🇬🇧English
pâté

Broader term: a spreadable paste of meat or liver; not necessarily made from fattened liver

C2Very Often

She spread chicken pâté on the crackers, not foie gras.

Она намазала на крекеры куриный паштет, а не фуа‑гра.

G
🇬🇧English
goose liver

Literal term — the liver of a goose; doesn’t imply fattening or preparation as foie gras

C2Rarely

The recipe calls for goose liver, which can be made into a pâté.

В рецепте указана гусиная печень, из которой можно приготовить паштет.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for foie gras

How to pronounce foie gras and what this word means

foie gras translation: фуа-гра. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce foie gras

/fwɑː ˈɡrɑː/

foie gras translation

фуа-гра

foie gras examples

The chef prepared foie gras as a luxurious starter.

foie gras transcription

/fwɑː ˈɡrɑː/, /ˌfwɑː ˈɡrɑː/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

foie gras meaning: what does it mean?

fatty goose liver

foie gras pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

foie gras is pronounced as /fwɑː ˈɡrɑː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

foie gras definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The chef prepared foie gras as a luxurious starter. Translation: Шеф-повар приготовил фуа-гра в качестве изысканной закуски.

Is foie gras part of Meat vocabulary?

Yes, foie gras (фуа-гра) can be learned in the Meat topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is foie gras part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, foie gras (фуа-гра) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn foie gras in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.