French reading practice with side-by-side translation
| Classification des fromages français | French cheese classification |
| Il y a maintes manières de classifier les fromages, et l’une des plus importantes, c’est selon la sorte de lait. Il y en a trois en France : le lait de vache, lait de chèvre et lait de brebis (ce dernier est la femelle du mouton). Une autre classification très importante concerne la méthode de fabrication, à savoir, le type de pâte. Ce sujet est très complexe ; je vous offre juste un aperçu simplifié. |
Translation
There are many ways to classify cheeses, and one of the most important is by type of milk. There are three in France: cow milk, goat milk, and ewe milk (the last is a female sheep). Another very important classification has to do with the method of production; that is, the type of cheese. This subject is very complicated; I’m just offering a simplified overview. [collapse]
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| Les fromages à pâte fraîche, comme le fromage blanc et la faisselle, ont normalement un goût léger (le chèvre peut être une grande exception). Ces fromages peuvent être fabriqués à partir de lait ou de petit-lait, et se mangent bientôt après leur fabrication. |
Translation
Fresh cheeses, like fromage blanc and faisselle, usually have a mild flavor (goat cheese can be a big exception). These cheeses can be made from milk or buttermilk, and are eaten shortly after they’re made. [collapse]
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Les fromages à pâte molle, aussi appelée pâte fermentée, sont encore divisés en deux variétés :
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Translation
Soft cheeses, also called fermented cheeses, are further divided into two categories:
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| Le fromage à pâte persillée a des moisissures internes et un fort goût : le roquefort, les fromages bleus.
Le fromage à pâte pressé ou pâte dure peut être cuit ou pas et est sujet à un affinage entre 3 à 24 mois : beaufort, comté, emmenthal, raclette, mimolette. Bonus ! Comment faire un plateau de fromage (en anglais) |
Translation
Veined cheeses have internal mold and a strong flavor: Roquefort, bleu cheeses. Pressed or hard cheese may or may not be cooked and is aged for 3 to 24 months: Beaufort, Comté, Emmenthal, Raclette, Mimolette. Bonus! How to make a cheese plate
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| Comté | Mimolette | Roquefort |






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