farine
flour
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fa.ʁin/
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Cultural Note
French flour is classified by type numbers (T45, T55, T65, etc.) indicating ash content rather than protein content as in the US. T45 is the finest, used for delicate pastries, while T65 is standard bread flour. The quality of French flour is tightly regulated and contributes to the superiority of French bread.
📝 Example Sentences
Il faut tamiser la farine avant de faire la pâte.
You need to sift the flour before making the dough.
La farine de blé est la base de la pâtisserie française.
Wheat flour is the foundation of French pastry.