croque-monsieur

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

French croque-monsieur, from croquer (to crunch) + monsieur (mister)

Noun

croque-monsieur (plural croque-monsieurs)

  1. A hot grilled ham and cheese sandwich, originating from France.

French

Alternative forms

  • croquemonsieur

Etymology

From croquer (to crunch) +‎ monsieur (gentleman).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʁɔk.mə.sjø/
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Noun

croque-monsieur m (plural croque-monsieur or croque-monsieurs or croque-messieurs)

  1. (food) croque-monsieur

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