Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
primeur
English translation:
placing an emphasis on
Added to glossary by
James A. Walsh
Jul 6, 2017 14:53
7 yrs ago
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French term
primeur
French to English
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Cooking / Culinary
Description of a chef\'s style
From the description of a chef's style on the website of a French hotel/restaurant.
Does anyone know the meaning of "primeur" here?
Here it is in context:
"Exigeant sur la qualité des mets qu'il propose, il privilégie les producteurs locaux et sélectionne tout particulièrement l’origine de ses produits.
Sa cuisine est créative et aboutie, laissant la primeur aux saveurs authentiques des mets travaillés. Sa passion le conduit à faire de chaque plat un voyage culinaire et à bousculer merveilleusement les papilles, au fil des saisons.
L'élaboration de ses plats mêle habilement terroir et inventivité, maitrisant ainsi avec subtilité la science complexe de l’harmonie des saveurs, des parfums et des textures. Les vins de Bourgogne sont à l’honneur en occupant une place de choix dans ses préparations."
Going into UK English. Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know the meaning of "primeur" here?
Here it is in context:
"Exigeant sur la qualité des mets qu'il propose, il privilégie les producteurs locaux et sélectionne tout particulièrement l’origine de ses produits.
Sa cuisine est créative et aboutie, laissant la primeur aux saveurs authentiques des mets travaillés. Sa passion le conduit à faire de chaque plat un voyage culinaire et à bousculer merveilleusement les papilles, au fil des saisons.
L'élaboration de ses plats mêle habilement terroir et inventivité, maitrisant ainsi avec subtilité la science complexe de l’harmonie des saveurs, des parfums et des textures. Les vins de Bourgogne sont à l’honneur en occupant une place de choix dans ses préparations."
Going into UK English. Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
3 +4 | placing an emphasis on | Mark Nathan |
4 +1 | bringing to the fore | Steph Noviss |
3 | putting (or placing) a premium on | MoiraB |
3 | putting in front | Sofia Bengoa |
3 | primacy (lending primacy to) | mrrafe |
Proposed translations
+4
2 mins
Selected
placing an emphasis on
or giving pride of place to...
You need to change the construction slightly.
You need to change the construction slightly.
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Comment: "Thanks, Mark, and everyone else for your help with this. Much appreciated."
9 mins
putting (or placing) a premium on
- could work here.
30 mins
putting in front
I understand that the chef cooks in such a way that his dishes have several readings (flavours). In the front, the real flavour of each product no matter how sophisticated they may be.
It could also be moving forward or any other expression you like.
It could also be moving forward or any other expression you like.
+1
48 mins
bringing to the fore
Similar to the suggestions already made - just another option you could consider.
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/best... - see no. 17 in the list
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/best... - see no. 17 in the list
Example sentence:
fresh, high-quality, handmade chocolates that bring natural flavours to the fore
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Sheila Wilson
1 hr
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Thanks, Sheila!
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neutral |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: This is nearly an "agree", but "allowing" would be more subtle (and accurate) than "bringing". But "to the fore" is spot on. So, "allowing.... to come to the fore".
3 hrs
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Thanks - yes, I think 'allowing to come to the fore' is another possible alternative.
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1 hr
primacy (lending primacy to)
This is the first phrase that would occur to me (native US EN lawyer)
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