- amyuuzubuushu amuse-bouche, amuse-gueule
Used mainly in upscale restaurant menus or French culinary contexts to refer to a small complimentary appetizer served before a meal.
シェフのアミューズブーシュは、一口で季節を感じさせる。
Sefu no amyuuzubuushu wa, hitokuchi de kisetsu o kanjisaseru.
The chef's amuse-bouche makes you feel the season in one bite.
アミューズブーシュが運ばれてきて、期待が高まった。
Amyuuzubuushu ga hakobarete kite, kitai ga takamatta.
When the amuse-bouche was brought out, my expectations rose.
⚖️ Often confused with 'オードブル' (hor's d'oeuvre); amuse-bouche is specifically a complimentary pre-appetizer from the kitchen, while hors d'œuvre is a more general starter course.
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