saucisson

dry sausage

noun soh-see-SOHN Rare

Also means

salami-style cured sausage

Usage Note

Saucisson refers specifically to a thick, dry-cured sausage eaten cold, distinct from saucisse, which is a fresh sausage cooked before eating. A classic French aperitif spread features saucisson sec sliced thinly alongside cheese and wine. Regional varieties like saucisson de Lyon are points of local pride.

Examples

"Il a coupé le saucisson en tranches."

Natural Translation

He sliced the dry sausage.

Literal Translation

He cut the saucisson into slices.

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