What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tournedos
Example
I ordered the tournedos with a red wine reduction. [tournedos: noun]
Example
The chef prepared a delicious tournedos with béarnaise sauce. [tournedos: noun]
chateaubriand
Example
The restaurant's specialty is chateaubriand for two. [chateaubriand: noun]
Example
I had the pleasure of trying the chateaubriand with truffle butter. [chateaubriand: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tournedos and chateaubriand are both less common words that are typically used in fine dining or gourmet cooking contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tournedos and chateaubriand?
Both tournedos and chateaubriand are associated with formal and upscale dining settings, making them more formal than everyday language.
