Cuisine (en. Kitchen)
/kɥi.zin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Place where food is prepared.
My grandmother's cooking is always filled with wonderful smells.
La cuisine de ma grand-mère est toujours remplie de bonnes odeurs.
Set of culinary techniques and recipes.
French cuisine is renowned worldwide.
La cuisine française est réputée dans le monde entier.
Style of cooking specific to a country or region.
Italian cuisine uses a lot of pasta and tomatoes.
La cuisine italienne utilise beaucoup de pâtes et de tomates.
Etymology
From the Latin 'coquina', which means 'kitchen'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
world cuisine
Variety of dishes originating from different countries.
cuisine du monde
home cooking
Dishes prepared at home, often with simple ingredients.
cuisine maison
quick cooking
Preparation of quick and easy meals.
cuisine rapide
fusion cuisine
Mixing of different culinary traditions.
cuisine fusion
Related Words
chef
Culinary professional, responsible for meal preparation.
chef
recipe
Instructions for preparing a dish.
recette
ingredient
Component element of a dish or recipe.
ingrédient
Slang Meanings
To do the cooking
He loves to do the cooking on weekends.
Il adore faire la cuisine le week-end.
To cook on the go
When I'm in a hurry, I cook on the go.
Quand je suis pressé, je cuisine sur le pouce.