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cantal

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈkæntəl//

KK: /ˈkæntəl/

noun
Definition

A type of hard cheese that is similar to cheddar and is produced in the southern region of France.


Example

I love adding slices of cantal to my sandwiches for extra flavor.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried cantal cheese?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What's it like?
Sloth A
It's a hard cheese from France, really rich and flavorful.
Sloth B
That sounds delicious! I need to find some.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cheese
dairy
gouda
Antonyms
fruit
vegetable
grain
Root Explanation

Cantal → The word 'cantal' originates from the French word 'cantal', which refers to a type of cheese made in the Cantal region of France. The name is derived from the region itself, which is known for its dairy products, particularly cheese.

Memory Tip

Think of the French region 'Cantal' where this cheese comes from — that's why 'cantal' refers to this specific type of cheese.

Visually Confused Words
canal
antal
octantal
santal
mantal
cental
carnal
antral
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