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    Consommé (en. Consumes)

    /kɔ̃.sɔ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A culinary preparation based on purified broth.
    The consommé is often served as a starter in restaurants.
    Le consommé est souvent servi en entrée dans les restaurants.
    A dish mainly prepared from a broth.
    We started our meal with a vegetable consommé.
    Nous avons commencé notre repas avec un consommé de légumes.

    Etymology

    From the French 'consommer' which means 'to eat' or 'to absorb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chicken broth
    Clarified broth prepared with poultry.
    consommé de volaille
    to serve a consommé
    To present a consommé in a dish.
    servir un consommé

    Related Words

    consumption
    The action of consuming, using, or spending.
    consommation
    consumer
    A person who consumes goods or services.
    consommateur

    Slang Meanings

    To have consumed something with pleasure.
    He really enjoyed that restaurant, he loved it!
    Il a vraiment consommé ce resto, il a adoré !
    To be short on money after excessive spending.
    After this weekend, I am completely spent!
    Après ce week-end, je suis complètement consumé !