Can tranche mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

round primal · France

tranche

Q: What is tranche in Czech Republic?

tranche is the France retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled vrchní šál.

Q: What is tranche called in Czech Republic?

Look for vrchní šál—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is tranche from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Czech Republic, this cut is vrchní šál.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In Czech Republicvrchní šál

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How to order steak doneness

France → Czech Republic

rare	Saignant	→	Krvavý	48–55°C
medium rare	À point	→	Středně krvavý	55–60°C
medium	Entre à point et bien cuit	→	Středně propečený	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Propečený	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“tranche” in France maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as vrchní šál. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.