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When you're first learning to cook, the vocabulary can be a little intimidating. The much of the terminology of cooking and baking comes from other languages, which can make the whole process even more difficult (and hard to pronounce). French cooking terms, in particular, are notorious for being complicated and intimidating. While many of them do refer to techniques that are complex and extravagant, there's a good chance that you've done some of these things without even knowing the name…

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From snacks and meals to cooking and restaurants, the French language is full of colorful slang and casual terms related to food. This article explores common French expressions, vocabulary, and phrases to help you chat about cuisine like a true francophone. Whether you're discussing recipes, ordering food, or shopping for ingredients, these inside terms will add local flavor to your conversations. Let's dig in to some savoureux French food slang!

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Broaden your culinary lexicon with intriguing concepts such as Gastronomy, Sous-vide, and Fusion Cuisine. Enhance your cooking expertise and deepen your understanding of food. Perfect for both chefs and passionate food lovers.

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147 Cooking Terms in English, Cooking Terms Words List bake barbecue beat bind blacken blanch blend boil bone braise bread brew broil brown brush burn butterfly can caramelize char char-broil chill chop chunk combine congeal cool core cream cured cut debone decorate deep fry deglaze descale devil dice dip dough drain drizzle dry escallop ferment fillet flavor flip fold freeze French fry fricassee frost froth fry garnish gel glaze grate gratin grease grill grind hard boil harden hash heat…

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A glossary of common cooking terms, including cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment and tools. Learn cooking terms to up your kitchen skills!

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Learn French With Clémence on Instagram: "Les verbes de la cuisine (Cooking verbs) How would you say « to serve »? Let me know in the comments! 😊 . . . . . . . . . #learnfrenchwithclemence #frenchonline #francophile #frenchtutor #franceonline #frenchquizz #francês #homeschool #languefrançaise #dalf #aprenderfrances #frenchgrammar #frenchvocab #delf #coursdefrançais #linguistics #frenchlearners #frenchlifecoach #polyglotfrench #frenchlesson #howtolearnfrench #learnfrenchforbeginners…

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A crudo is a raw dish - usually fish or meat - dressed with olive oil or a vinaigrette. It's pronounced KROO-DOH. Not to be confused with the crudités, which is a bunch of raw vegetables neatly arranged and served with a dipping sauce.

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