sprat

• Nom désignant un petit poisson gras d'Europe, souvent fumé ou conservé comme les sardines, ou un jeune hareng préparé de la même manière.

A noun referring to a small, fatty European fish, often smoked or canned similarly to sardines, or a small herring processed in the same manner.

1. Small fatty European fishB1formalculinary

   A small, oily fish found in European waters, often smoked or canned in a manner similar to sardines.

   sprat (petit poisson gras)

   • We had smoked sprats on toast for a light lunch.
   • The fisherman's catch included a large net of sprats.
   • Canned sprats are a popular snack in some European countries.

   Synonymesbrisling

2. Small herring processed like a sardineB1formalculinary

   A young or small herring that is prepared and preserved in a similar way to sardines.

   Sprat (petit hareng)

   • The recipe calls for sprats, which are essentially small herrings.
   • Sprats are often packed in oil or tomato sauce.
   • He bought a tin of sprats for the picnic.

   Synonymesbrisling