What does confit mean in English?
The word confit (pronounced “kon-FEE”) derives from the French verb confire, which simply means to preserve. Traditionally, confit simply refers to any sort of preserved food, whether it’s meat, fruit, or vegetables.
How do you pronounce the word confit?
How do you say chicken confit?
The word confit (pronounced “kon-FEE”) derives from the French verb confire, which simply means to preserve.
How do you pronounce confit de canard?
Confit de Canard: con-FEE de can-ARR
What you’ll end up saying is something like “con-FEE de can-ARR.” And go ahead and gargle that “r,” kind of like a pirate this time.
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