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    Crème (en. Cream)

    /kʁɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Food preparation made from milk and sugar.
    She made a delicious vanilla cream.
    Elle a préparé une délicieuse crème à la vanille.
    Grease used in cosmetic products.
    This moisturizing cream is perfect for my skin.
    Cette crème hydratante est parfaite pour ma peau.
    Light and creamy consistency of a substance.
    The mousse has a creamy texture due to the air incorporated.
    La mousse a une texture crémeuse en raison de l'air incorporé.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crema', meaning 'foam' or 'cream'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put the cream on the cake
    to add the final detail that enhances a work
    mettre la crème sur le gâteau
    cream of the crop
    the best in a field
    crème de la crème
    to have the cream
    to have great quality or talent in something
    avoir la crème

    Related Words

    pastry cream
    Sweet preparation used in pastry.
    crème pâtissière
    whipped cream
    Sweet and airy whipped cream.
    crème chantilly
    sunscreen
    Product used to protect the skin from UV rays.
    crème solaire

    Slang Meanings

    Premium quality product.
    This model is the cream of the crop of cars.
    Ce modèle est la crème de la crème des voitures.
    A person who believes they are superior to others.
    He acts like the cream, but he has no real skills.
    Il se comporte comme la crème, mais il n'a pas de réelles compétences.