オードブル
also: オードーブル
Meanings
1
Refers to individual bite-sized appetizers served before a meal, often at formal dinners or French-style restaurants.
from French hors-d'œuvre
At the party, hors d'oeuvres were served first.
2
party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
In Japanese usage, often refers to a large platter of assorted finger foods for sharing at casual gatherings, not necessarily the formal French sense.
I ordered a party platter from the supermarket for the get-together at home.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でオードブルを注文するto order hors d'oeuvres at a restaurant or party
I ordered some hors d'oeuvres at the restaurant.
- オードブルを盛り付けるto arrange hors d'oeuvres on a platter
I arranged the party platter on a large dish for the get-together.
- オードブルを用意するto prepare a spread of appetizers for guests
I prepared a party platter for the birthday party.
- オードブルとして〈物〉を出すto serve something as an hors d'oeuvre
We served small sandwiches as an hors d'oeuvre.