faisander

Senses

1. 1.

   to hang (game)

   to allow (dead game) to age and develop flavor before cooking

2. 2.

   to mortify; to taint

   to allow meat to become slightly spoiled or high-flavored

Examples

• "Il faut faisander le gibier pendant quelques jours avant de le préparer."

  You must hang the game for a few days before preparing it.

• "Cette viande a été faisandée trop longtemps et elle sent mauvais."

  This meat has been aged too long and it smells bad.

• "Les chasseurs faisandent les perdrix pour améliorer leur goût."

  Hunters hang partridges to improve their flavor.

Usage

A culinary term, primarily used in French cooking. The past participle *faisandé(e)* is common in food contexts, describing game with a strong, aged flavor. Often associated with high-end or traditional French cuisine. Do not confuse with *faisan* (pheasant), though game birds are the typical subject.