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Vocabulaire des Plats Clés - Couscous

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couscous

a dish of small steamed balls of crushed wheat, originated in North Africa

couscous

couscous

famous
famous
[Adjectif]

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

fameux, célèbre, excellent

Ex: The famous author's novels have been translated into multiple languages. 

Les romans de l'auteur célèbre ont été traduits dans plusieurs langues.

North Africa

a region in the northern part of the African continent, typically including countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

Afrique du Nord

Afrique du Nord

Ex: The economy of North Africa is driven by oil, agriculture, and tourism. 

L'économie de l'Afrique du Nord est tirée par le pétrole, l'agriculture et le tourisme.

grain
grain
[nom]

a single small seedlike fruit of a cereal plant such as wheat, rice, or corn

céréales, grain

céréales, grain

Ex: Emma found a few grains of wheat at the bottom of the bag. 
semolina

small pieces of crushed durum or similar wheat grains used in making pasta and pudding

semoule

semoule

Ex: The recipe called for semolina to give the bread a unique texture. 

La recette demandait de la semoule pour donner au pain une texture unique.

special
special
[Adjectif]

different or better than what is normal

spécial

spécial

Ex: The team worked hard to create a special experience for their guests. 
wheat
wheat
[nom]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

blé

blé

Ex: They included wheat in their diet for its nutritional benefits and fiber content. 

Ils ont inclus le blé dans leur alimentation pour ses avantages nutritionnels et sa teneur en fibres.

Morocco
Morocco
[nom]

a country located in North Africa known for its vibrant culture, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes including the Sahara desert

Maroc, le Maroc

Maroc, le Maroc

Ex: She traveled to Morocco to explore its ancient architecture. 

Elle a voyagé au Maroc pour explorer son architecture ancienne.

Tunisia
Tunisia
[nom]

a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956

Tunisie, République tunisienne

Tunisie, République tunisienne

to cook
to cook
[verbe]

to make food with heat

cuisiner, faire la cuisine

cuisiner, faire la cuisine

Ex: My sister skillfully cooks a flavorful curry for dinner. 
dish
dish
[nom]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plat

plat

Ex: The restaurant serves several traditional local dishes. 
family
family
[nom]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

famille

famille

Ex: I have a big family with lots of cousins and aunts and uncles. 
tiny
tiny
[Adjectif]

extremely small

minuscule

minuscule

Ex: She had a tiny scar on her knee from a childhood accident. 
pasta
pasta
[nom]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

pâtes

pâtes

Ex: There are many types of pasta, including spaghetti, penne, and fusilli, each suited for different sauces. 

Il existe de nombreux types de pâtes, y compris les spaghettis, les penne et les fusilli, chacun adapté à différentes sauces.

dry
dry
[Adjectif]

lacking moisture or liquid

sec, sèche

sec, sèche

Ex: The desert sand was dry and coarse beneath their feet. 
bowl
bowl
[nom]

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

bol

bol

Ex: He placed the soup in a large bowl to serve at dinner. 
water
water
[nom]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

eau

eau

Ex: I feel thirsty and need a sip of water. 
big
big
[Adjectif]

above average in size or extent

grand

grand

Ex: The dog is very big. 
to steam
to steam
[verbe]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cuire à la vapeur

cuire à la vapeur

Ex: The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors. 
soft
soft
[Adjectif]

gentle to the touch

doux, douce

doux, douce

Ex: The baby's skin was as soft as a feather. 
to taste
to taste
[verbe]

to have a specific flavor

goûter

goûter

Ex: Coffee always tastes better when freshly brewed. 
to eat
to eat
[verbe]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

manger

manger

Ex: He was too busy to eat lunch due to back-to-back meetings. 
vegetable

a plant or edible part of a plant that is eaten as food

légume

légume

Ex: Carrots are one of Daniel's favorite vegetables. 
nut
nut
[nom]

a fruit or edible seed enclosed in a hard shell

noix

noix

Ex: The squirrel carried a nut up the tree. 
herb
herb
[nom]

a plant whose leaves, seeds, or other parts are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrance

herbe

herbe

Ex: She grows several herbs in pots on the kitchen windowsill. 
meat
meat
[nom]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

viande

viande

Ex: I bought a pound of fresh meat from the butcher. 
fish
fish
[nom]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

poisson

poisson

Ex: My uncle and I went snorkeling and saw beautiful tropical fish underwater. 
sauce
sauce
[nom]

a liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor

sauce

sauce

Ex: Daniel ordered fries with a spicy sauce. 
spicy
spicy
[Adjectif]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

épicé

épicé

Ex: She enjoyed the spicy curry with its blend of aromatic spices that lingered on her palate. 

Elle a apprécié le curry épicé avec son mélange d'épices aromatiques qui persistaient sur son palais.

juicy
juicy
[Adjectif]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

juteux

juteux

Ex: She cooked a juicy steak on the grill, perfectly seared on the outside and tender on the inside. 

Elle a cuisiné un steak juteux sur le grill, parfaitement saisi à l'extérieur et tendre à l'intérieur.

celebration

a special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

fête

fête

Ex: Hundreds of people attended the New Year celebration downtown. 
grocery store

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

épicerie, supermarché

épicerie, supermarché

Ex: The grocery store was crowded on Saturday morning. 

Le supermarché était bondé samedi matin.

event
event
[nom]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

événement, évènement

événement, évènement

Ex: Attending the annual music festival was the highlight event of the summer. 
to prepare
to prepare
[verbe]

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

préparer

préparer

Ex: I prepare my resume and cover letter for job applications. 
to bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

réunir, rassembler

réunir, rassembler

Ex: The shared goal brought the volunteers together for a community project. 

L'objectif commun a rapproché les bénévoles pour un projet communautaire.

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