whitefish

• Nom désignant plusieurs types de poissons comestibles à chair blanche, notamment des poissons de pêche commerciale (hors hareng), des poissons d'eau froide de lac ressemblant au saumon ou à la truite, et un poisson d'eau douce argenté semblable au hareng vivant dans les lacs froids de l'hémisphère nord.

A noun referring to any of several types of edible fish, typically with white flesh, including market fish (excluding herring), cold-water lake fish similar to salmon or trout, and silvery herring-like freshwater fish from northern hemisphere cold lakes.

1. General market fishB2formal

   Any edible saltwater fish or shellfish sold in markets, excluding herring.

   poisson blanc de marché

   • The market sells various whitefish, including cod and haddock.
   • Whitefish is a popular choice for fish and chips.
   • Many restaurants offer whitefish as a healthy menu option.

2. Cold-water fish fleshB2formal

   The flesh of salmon-like or trout-like fish found in cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.

   Chair de poisson blanc d'eau froide

   • Whitefish from the Great Lakes is known for its delicate flavor.
   • The recipe calls for baked whitefish with lemon and herbs.
   • Smoked whitefish is a traditional dish in Scandinavian cuisine.

3. Freshwater fish speciesB2formal

   A silvery, herring-like freshwater food fish found in cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.

   Corégone

   • Whitefish are commonly caught in Lake Superior.
   • The whitefish population has declined due to overfishing.
   • Anglers prize whitefish for their fighting ability and taste.