Thread:Tanglefrost/@comment-25062668-20160929203833/@comment-4400294-20160930205825

As a french guy (and therefore a defender of Culinary Culture), I can say that a meal is composed of 4 steps. First, the "entrée". People usually use "appetizer" in America. It's usually a cold meal with veggies or meat, sometimes it can be hot. Then you have the "Plat de Résistance", I think you can translate by "main course". Literally, it means "strength meal" because it is supposed to be the course that brings you more nutrients, more energy. This course is obviously followed by the "Fromage", the "cheese course". It's very french, we are SO proud of our cheese. And eventually, we've got the dessert which can be everything sugar-y from a piece of fruit to a cake, also a yoghurt.

PS : This was just a friendly lesson of French cuisine :D ! I think you all are right : the difference between "Entree" and "Appetizer" must only be a "geographical reason" like you all suggested :D