beurre
butter
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bœʁ/
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Cultural Note
Butter is the backbone of French cuisine, especially in the north. The phrase 'mettre du beurre dans les épinards' (to put butter in the spinach) means to improve one's financial situation. French butter, particularly from Normandy and Charentes-Poitou, is prized worldwide for its high fat content.
📝 Example Sentences
La cuisine française utilise beaucoup de beurre.
French cooking uses a lot of butter.
Ajoutez une noix de beurre dans la poêle.
Add a knob of butter to the pan.