How to pronounce Truffade

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /tʁyfad/. In plain English letters that is troo-FAHD, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Truffade?

Truffade is a main dish of France. Where it comes from: Auvergne (Cantal). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Truffade comes from

Truffade is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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Food of France

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