baguette

baguette

Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/ba.ɡɛt/

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Cultural Note

The French baguette tradition was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022. By law (the 1993 Décret Pain), a traditional baguette can only contain flour, water, salt, and yeast. The French consume approximately 10 billion baguettes per year.

📝 Example Sentences

Il porte sa baguette sous le bras en sortant de la boulangerie.

He carries his baguette under his arm leaving the bakery.

Une bonne baguette doit avoir une croûte dorée et croustillante.

A good baguette must have a golden, crispy crust.

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