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    Chefs (en. Chiefs)

    /ʃɛf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    In charge of a kitchen or restaurant.
    Chefs create refined dishes for their clients.
    Les chefs préparent des plats raffinés pour leurs clients.
    A person skilled in the culinary arts.
    The chef has received several stars in the Michelin guide.
    Le chef a obtenu plusieurs étoiles au guide Michelin.
    Leader in a professional context.
    She is a respected chef in her field.
    Elle est une chef respectée dans son domaine.

    Etymology

    From the French 'chef', meaning 'chief, leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be head chef
    To be in charge of the kitchen of a restaurant.
    être chef de cuisine
    starred chef
    A chef who has received stars in the Michelin guide.
    chef étoilé
    conductor
    A person who directs an orchestra, also used to refer to someone who coordinates multiple elements.
    chef d'orchestre

    Related Words

    kitchen
    The art of preparing food.
    cuisine
    gastronomy
    The study and practice of good things to eat and drink.
    gastronomie
    pleasure
    A feeling of satisfaction related to food.
    plaisir

    Slang Meanings

    A chef of a popular restaurant.
    This chef works wonders in the kitchen.
    Ce chef fait des miracles en cuisine.
    A chef who creates modern dishes.
    He is considered to be a forward-thinking chef.
    Il est considéré comme un chef avant-gardiste.