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chèvre

chèvre

1 8.1
A soft cheese made from goat milk
  • noun
  • /ʃɛv/
translation icon : queso de cabra
  • Chèvre, yes, that is a goat cheese.
  • chèvre cheese
  • fresh chèvre

Examples

  • Its chèvre chaud is impeccable.

  • You should try the chèvre, Harry.

  • Chèvre is a soft cheese made from goat's milk, giving it a tangy flavor that pairs well with salads.

  • You can enjoy fresh chèvre on toasted bread, adding herbs for extra flavor.

  • The recipe calls for creamy chèvre, which adds a delicious richness to the pasta dish.

Synonyms

cheese
vschèvre
1.0

A solid food made from milk that is pressed and often aged

is a specific goat milk product usually soft and tangy
goat cheese
vschèvre
26 2.3

A soft food made from goat milk, often tangy and creamy

focuses more on tangy flavor rather than texture

Surface Forms

chèvre singular
chèvres plural

Etymology

Chèvre comes from the French for 'goat' and is used for the soft cheese made from goat's milk, so when a menu says chèvre it means 'goat cheese'.