Cuisinier (en. To cook)

/kwizinje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A professional who prepares and cooks dishes.
The cook prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Le cuisinier a préparé un repas délicieux pour les invités.
A person who cooks at home.
My mother is an excellent cook.
Ma mère est une excellente cuisinière.
One who practices the profession of cook in a restaurant.
The restaurant's cook was awarded for his dishes.
Le cuisinier du restaurant a été récompensé pour ses plats.

Etymology

From the verb 'to cook' which means 'to prepare food.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cook like a chef
Preparing dishes with care and expertise.
cuisinier comme un chef
to cook together
Preparing meals in a group, often with family or friends.
cuisiner ensemble
to cook as an amateur
Practicing cooking for pleasure, without being a professional.
cuisinier en amateur

Related Words

kitchen
The set of techniques and culinary recipes.
cuisine
dish
Specific preparation of cooked foods.
plat
gastronomy
The art of good cooking and good food.
gastronomie

Slang Meanings

Cooker in improvisation mode.
He cooked on the fly, but the result was surprising.
Il a cuisiné à l'arrache, mais le résultat était surprenant.
Cook who only follows trends.
He is a trendy cook who swears by the latest food fad.
C'est un cuisinier branché qui ne jure que par le dernier aliment à la mode.