épice
spice
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/e.pis/
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Cultural Note
Traditional French cuisine uses spices more sparingly than many other cuisines, favoring herbs like thyme, tarragon, and parsley. However, French colonial history brought spices from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, and modern French cooking increasingly embraces global flavors.
📝 Example Sentences
Le pain d'épices est une spécialité alsacienne.
Gingerbread (spice bread) is an Alsatian specialty.
Elle ajoute des épices exotiques à sa cuisine.
She adds exotic spices to her cooking.