Dijon
Definition
A historic city in eastern France, prefecture of the Côte-d'Or department and former capital of Burgundy, renowned for its Gothic architecture, mustard production, and wine culture.
A style of mustard originating from Dijon, made with brown and white mustard seeds, verjuice or white wine, and seasonings, known for its sharp, tangy flavor.
Examples
À Dijon, la moutarde est si puissante qu'elle pourrait faire pleurer un oignon sans effort.
In Dijon, the mustard is so potent it could make an onion cry without trying.
J'ai mis de la moutarde de Dijon sur mon burger, et maintenant je prétends être un chef étoilé.
I slathered Dijon mustard on my burger, and now I pretend to be a Michelin-starred chef.
Visiter Dijon sans acheter de moutarde, c'est comme aller à Paris sans selfie devant la Tour Eiffel.
Visiting Dijon without buying mustard is like going to Paris without a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Ma grand-mère jure que la moutarde de Dijon guérit tous les maux, du rhume à l'ennui existentiel.
My grandma swears Dijon mustard cures everything, from colds to existential boredom.