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saumon

salmon

noun soh-MOHN Rare
Food & Drink Meat

Usage Note

saumon is invariable as an adjective of colour — une robe saumon means 'a salmon-pink dress'. In French cuisine, saumon fumé (smoked salmon) is a classic starter. Note the final n is nasalised and the on ending is silent as a standalone consonant.

Examples

"Elle commande du saumon grillé."

Natural Translation

She orders grilled salmon.

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