au poivre
adjective
: prepared or served with a generous amount of usually coarsely ground black pepper
steak au poivre
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There are plenty of French classics, from gougères and French onion soup ($21) to steak au poivre ($75), while influence from the French West Indies and French Polynesia also pops up in the form of tropical fruits.
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Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
During one visit, a smattering of green peppercorns in the burger‘s condiments evoked a playful take on steak au poivre.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Stretching late into the evening, a three-course dinner included leeks with sauce gribiche, steak au poivre, or squash tarte tatin followed—all with an obligatory side of fries, of course.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Staying in feels special with mushrooms au poivre, coconut-caramel fish, pork tenderloin with agrodolce cherries, or any of these Valentine’s dinner options.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
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Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
During one visit, a smattering of green peppercorns in the burger‘s condiments evoked a playful take on steak au poivre.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Stretching late into the evening, a three-course dinner included leeks with sauce gribiche, steak au poivre, or squash tarte tatin followed—all with an obligatory side of fries, of course.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Staying in feels special with mushrooms au poivre, coconut-caramel fish, pork tenderloin with agrodolce cherries, or any of these Valentine’s dinner options.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for au poivre
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“Au poivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20poivre. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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