Meaning & Definition of word "Sucre"
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Sucre
/suːˈkreɪ/
noun:
- 1. A unit of currency in Ecuador, obsolete as of 2000, replaced by the United States dollar.
- Example: When Ecuador adopted the US dollar, the sucre ceased to be a legal tender.
- 2. The former currency of the French-administered regions of Sudan (now South Sudan).
- Example: During its use, the sucre was indicative of the economic strength of the region.
- 3. A sweet substance, typically made from sugarcane or sugar beets.
- Example: She added a teaspoon of sucre to her tea to enhance its flavor.
Etymology
French, from Latin 'sucra', meaning 'sugar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sucre de coco:
A dessert made with coconut.
sucre à la crème:
A sweet cream candy.
sucre glace:
Icing sugar, or powdered sugar.
Related Words
sugar:
A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants.
sucrose:
A sugar found in many plants, composed of glucose and fructose.
Slang Meanings of sucre
Meaning: Sweetheart; used to refer to someone endearingly.
Example Sentence: Hey, sucre, how have you been?
Meaning: Something that is sweet or enjoyable.
Example Sentence: That dessert was pure sucre!