Cuisinière (en. Stove)

kɥi.zi.njɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who prepares dishes, often in a professional or family setting.
The restaurant's cook prepares exquisite dishes.
La cuisinière du restaurant prépare des plats exquis.
Cooking appliance, usually a stovetop or an oven.
I bought a new stove that cooks very quickly.
J'ai acheté une nouvelle cuisinière dont la cuisson est très rapide.

Etymology

From the word 'cuisiner', derived from the Latin 'coquina', relating to the kitchen.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the kitchen
To be busy cooking.
être dans la cuisine
to cook a dish
To prepare a recipe.
cuisiner un plat
to have a green thumb
To be gifted in the kitchen.
avoir la main verte

Related Words

kitchen
Space where food is prepared.
cuisine
cook
Man who cooks.
cuisinier
recipe
Process for preparing a dish.
recette

Slang Meanings

kitchenette
She is always preparing something in her kitchenette.
Elle prépare toujours quelque chose dans sa cuisinette.
Grandma cook
My grandma cook makes the best dishes.
Ma mamie cuistot fait les meilleurs plats.