provenance
origin / provenance
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pʁɔ.və.nɑ̃s/
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Cultural Note
French food culture places enormous importance on provenance. The AOC/AOP system guarantees that products like Roquefort cheese, Bresse chicken, or Espelette pepper come from their claimed region and follow traditional methods. Many restaurant menus now specify the farm or region of origin for key ingredients.
📝 Example Sentences
La provenance des ingrédients est affichée sur le menu.
The origin of the ingredients is displayed on the menu.
Les Français sont très attentifs à la provenance de leur nourriture.
The French are very attentive to the origin of their food.