Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?
\to start your meal tonight, were offering a stuffed mushroom hors doeuvre,\ the waiter explained. \and, for the main course, were serving a special applewood - smoked pork chop.\
options:
an appetizer
a meal
a beverage
a dessert

Explanation:

The phrase "hors d'oeuvre" is a French term used in dining to refer to a small dish served before the main course to stimulate the appetite. The context also specifies it is served to start the meal, before the main pork chop course, which aligns with the definition of an appetizer.

Answer:

an appetizer