Fillet Meaning in English
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Definition
A fillet is a piece of meat or fish that has no bones, usually cut in a smooth, flat shape.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for boneless cuts of fish ('fish fillet') or meat ('beef fillet'); 'fillet' (UK spelling) vs. 'filet' (French/US for some uses). In cooking, refers to both the cut and the process of removing meat from bone. Not to be confused with 'fill it' (to make something full).
Spanish: filetePortuguese (BR): filéPortuguese (PT): fileteChinese (Simplified): 鱼片 - 里脊肉Chinese (Traditional): 魚片 - 裏脊肉Hindi: फिलेट (मांस या मछली का टुकड़ा)Arabic: شريحة (سمك أو لحم)Bengali: ফিলেRussian: филеJapanese: フィレ - 切り身Vietnamese: phi lêKorean: 필레Turkish: filetoUrdu: فلےIndonesian: fillet - filet
Example Sentences
I ordered a fillet of fish for dinner.
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Can you fillet the fish for me? I don't like bones.
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The salmon fillet was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy.
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This recipe calls for a beef fillet.
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The chef showed us how to cut a chicken fillet.
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He always orders a chicken fillet sandwich at lunch.
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