Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
suite de 4 mets
English translation:
A series of four dishes
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Mark Nathan
Mar 26, 2006 21:22
18 yrs ago
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French term
suite de 4 mets
French to English
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Food & Drink
"Suite de 4 mets, fromages et desserts"
on a menu.
This is quite a pricey restaurant, and this is on a surprise menu. Should I just keep it close to the French, "suite of 4 dishes, cheeseboard and dessert", or is there a nice way to go a bit further, which sounds better in English, e.g. "Symphony of 4 courses..."?
on a menu.
This is quite a pricey restaurant, and this is on a surprise menu. Should I just keep it close to the French, "suite of 4 dishes, cheeseboard and dessert", or is there a nice way to go a bit further, which sounds better in English, e.g. "Symphony of 4 courses..."?
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A series of four dishes
followed by the cheeseboard and a selection of desserts.
I would say selection of desserts because they have used the plural and if it is a fancy surprise menu then there is probably more than one involved.
I would say selection of desserts because they have used the plural and if it is a fancy surprise menu then there is probably more than one involved.
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Comment: "Thanks everyone. I've chosen Mark's suggestion as it is less ambiguous about whether this is a 4 or 6 course meal."
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four-course meals
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sarahl (X)
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Merci :)
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ntaylor (X)
: yes with mention of the cheese and dessert (followed/including whatever the case)
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yep, thank you
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IC --
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thank you icg
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Anna Quail
: A traditional four-course meal includes dessert and cheese. A three-course meal doesn't have cheese ( in the UK).
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Four Course Menu/Dinner
I don't think in English we become very "musical" when it comes to dinner. :)
Unless is a French Restaurant in Kensignton
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Kensington... of course
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Here\'s a sample of how a posh place in London will word this out:
British Hospitality Association
National Restaurateurs\' Dinner 24th April 2006 The Dorchester, London ...
evening with a champagne reception, a four-course dinner, and entertainment. more ...
www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/BHA/
Unless is a French Restaurant in Kensignton
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Note added at 2006-03-26 21:34:53 (GMT)
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Kensington... of course
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Note added at 2006-03-26 21:38:31 (GMT)
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Here\'s a sample of how a posh place in London will word this out:
British Hospitality Association
National Restaurateurs\' Dinner 24th April 2006 The Dorchester, London ...
evening with a champagne reception, a four-course dinner, and entertainment. more ...
www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/BHA/
Peer comment(s):
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IC --
2 hrs
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Thanks.
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Theodora OB
: + cheeseboard and desserts
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Thanks.
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Anna Quail
: You don't need to add cheeseboard and dessert - they're included in a 4-course meal.
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or you can say "including cheesboard or dessert". Thanks.
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12 mins
followed by 4 different dishes, cheese tray
symphony would not work IMO
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Carol Gullidge
: "followed by" is my first instinct too, but to include the "desserts" as well
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thanks Carol :-)
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4 courses "en suivant" followed by...
I believe "four course meal" normally includes cheese and dessert, whereas this seems to be a 6 course meal, which would explain the price..
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