bluefin tuna

• Grand thon de grande valeur commerciale, présent dans l'Atlantique et le Pacifique, réputé pour sa chair grasse et savoureuse, souvent utilisé pour les sushis et les sashimis.

A large, commercially valuable species of tuna found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, known for its rich flavor and high fat content, often used in sushi and sashimi.

1. Large marine fishB2formal

   A large, fast-swimming fish of the mackerel family, highly valued for its meat, especially in sushi.

   thon rouge

   • Bluefin tuna can weigh over 600 kilograms.
   • Overfishing has severely reduced bluefin tuna populations.
   • The restaurant serves fresh bluefin tuna sashimi.

2. Culinary ingredientB2informal

   The meat of this fish, considered a delicacy and often used in high-end cuisine.

   thon rouge (en cuisine)

   • Bluefin tuna is prized for its rich flavor and fatty texture.
   • He ordered a bluefin tuna steak for dinner.
   • The sushi chef carefully sliced the bluefin tuna.