medaillons: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Yes, 'medaillons' is often the French-influenced spelling, while 'medallions' is the standard English anglicisation. They are used interchangeably, though 'medaillons' might appear on menus to evoke a French culinary style.

Yes, though less commonly. It can refer to small decorative discs or pendants in jewellery, or round ornamental features in architecture and art. The culinary meaning is primary in modern English.

A medaillon is typically a smaller, thicker, round cut from a tender part of the animal (like the loin), often served individually. A steak can be larger, vary in shape (like T-bone or sirloin), and come from various parts of the animal.

It is a low-frequency word overall. It is essential vocabulary for culinary professionals, food enthusiasts, and those in art/jewellery fields. For general English learners, it is a useful C1-level word for understanding upscale menus or descriptive texts.

A plural noun referring to decorative or culinary items, typically small, flat, round, or oval shaped pieces. Most commonly, thin slices of meat (often veal or pork) or vegetables.

Medaillons is usually formal; culinary/technical in register.

Medaillons: in British English it is pronounced /meɪˈdæljɒnz/, and in American English it is pronounced /məˈdæljənz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.