One More Cancoillotte: The Art of Making the Meal Last
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“Une cancoillotte de plus !” (“One more cancoillotte!”) is a charming regional phrase used to refer to a local dish—cancoillotte—and, more broadly, to a simple, generous, convivial moment around the table. Put plainly, it means serving another portion, carrying on with the meal, or adding one more little gourmet pleasure to share. In everyday French, it can be rendered as “another serving,” “let’s have seconds,” or “let’s add a convivial dish.” It is mainly used in spoken conversation among people close to one another, when the atmosphere is relaxed: “Come on, one more cancoillotte!” or “At Grandma’s, there was always one more cancoillotte and plenty of conversation.” It is an expression that evokes a table whose guests do not want to leave too soon. It comes from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region where cancoillotte is an iconic cheese, closely associated with conviviality and everyday meals. The expression’s humor lies in this local delicacy: it is not only about food, but also about the pleasure of being together around a regional dish. Origin / context: this expression became established through everyday use in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, shaped by local customs, oral transmission, and the area’s subtle linguistic nuances. Selected type: Funny expressions.
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Where: Bourgogne-Franche-Comte