flamber
to flambé / to flame
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/flɑ̃.be/
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Cultural Note
Flambéing is a dramatic French cooking technique where spirits are ignited to burn off alcohol while adding caramelized depth. Crêpes Suzette, flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier, is one of the most theatrical desserts in French haute cuisine.
📝 Example Sentences
Le chef flambe les crêpes au Grand Marnier devant les clients.
The chef flambés the crêpes with Grand Marnier in front of the guests.
Il faut flamber le cognac pour la sauce au poivre.
You need to flambé the cognac for the pepper sauce.