English Word · Intermediate
paillard
A slice of meat pounded thin and grilled
Pronunciation: say paillard
Meaning
A piece of meat, usually chicken or veal, that has been pounded thin and quickly grilled or sautéed.
Example
The chef prepared a tender chicken paillard served with a fresh arugula salad.
The chef prepared a tender chicken paillard served with a fresh arugula salad.
Practice tips
- Practice paillard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.