Can tranche mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Italy?

In Italy, medium rare is called "Cottura media". Rare is "Al sangue" and well done is "Ben cotto".

round primal · France

tranche

Q: What is tranche in Italy?

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

Q: What is tranche called in Italy?

Look for Fesa—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 Italy, this cut is Fesa.

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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 ItalyFesa

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How to order steak doneness

France → Italy

rare	Saignant	→	Al sangue	48–55°C
medium rare	À point	→	Cottura media	55–60°C
medium	Entre à point et bien cuit	→	Al punto	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Ben cotto	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 Italy, look for labels such as Fesa. 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.