bortsch

borscht

noun BORTSH Rare

Origin: From Ukrainian/Russian борщ (borshch), name of the beetroot soup

Usage Note

Bortsch (also spelled borchtch or bortsch in French) is the French name for the Eastern European beetroot soup, most associated with Ukrainian and Russian cuisine. It is used in French culinary writing and restaurant menus. The spelling varies — bortsch is the most common French form.

Examples

"Elle a préparé un bortsch chaud pour le dîner."

Natural Translation

She made a hot borscht for dinner.

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