Sucre

/suːˈkreɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A unit of currency in Ecuador, obsolete as of 2000, replaced by the United States dollar.
When Ecuador adopted the US dollar, the sucre ceased to be a legal tender.
The former currency of the French-administered regions of Sudan (now South Sudan).
During its use, the sucre was indicative of the economic strength of the region.
A sweet substance, typically made from sugarcane or sugar beets.
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

Sweetheart; used to refer to someone endearingly.
Hey, sucre, how have you been?
Something that is sweet or enjoyable.
That dessert was pure sucre!