Meaning & use
loup de mer
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Meaning
nouncountable or uncountable
A sea fish with firm white flesh that is eaten as food, especially the European sea bass.
Grammar: Can be countable when referring to the fish itself ('a loup de mer') or uncountable when referring to the meat ('loup de mer is served grilled').
Patterns
- loup de mer
- a loup de mer
- grilled loup de mer
The restaurant's specialty is grilled loup de mer with herbs.
We ordered the loup de mer, which was fresh and delicious.
In French markets, you can buy a whole loup de mer.
Common combinations
- grilled loup de mer
- The grilled loup de mer was served with lemon and olive oil.
- fresh loup de mer
- The chef recommends the fresh loup de mer today.
- fillet of loup de mer
- She ordered a fillet of loup de mer with vegetables.
Synonyms and how they differ
- sea bass
- This is the common English name for the same fish; 'loup de mer' is used mostly in French restaurants or on menus.
- branzino
- An Italian name for a similar fish, often used in restaurants; it may refer to a slightly different species.
Practice
Where would you most likely see the term 'loup de mer'?
Choose one answer.
'Loup de mer' is a French term for a type of fish used in cooking, so it appears on menus. It is not related to cars, plants, or law.
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