How to Say ‘Upside-down tart’ in French
Tarte Tatin
tart ta-tan
[tart ta-tan]
💬 Usage Tip: Say 'tart ta-tan'.
🇫🇷 In France: A caramelized fruit tart made famous by the Tatin sisters.
Phrase Breakdown
Tarte
[tart]
Tart
A baked dish consisting of a filling over a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry.
J'ai cuisiné une tarte Tatin pour le dessert.
I cooked a Tarte Tatin for dessert.
Tatin
[ta-tan]
Tatin
Named after the Tatin sisters who invented it, referring to the upside-down caramelized apple tart.
La tarte Tatin est un classique français.
The Tarte Tatin is a French classic.
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