Definition of croque-monsieur in English:
croque-monsieur
nounˌkrɒkməˈsjəːˌkrōkməˈsyœr
A fried or grilled cheese and ham sandwich.
I ordered a croque-monsieur and a citron presse
Example sentencesExamples
- The speaker looked pained, as if I'd suggested putting ketchup on my croque-monsieur.
- You can choose from breakfast fare (French toast, spinach and Gruyère omelets) or heartier items (grilled rainbow trout, croque-monsieurs).
- Then she caught wind of croque-monsieur, an affordable Parisian classic.
- The bar coaches offer you a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, a variety of hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, croque-monsieurs or fresh salads, for consumption in the coach or to take away.
- There are sandwiches of all sorts: panini, open-faced, subs, croque-monsieurs, cheesesteaks.
- I want a burger rather than a croque-monsieur.
Origin
French, literally 'bite (a) man'.