Faria (en. Faria)

/faʁja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Soft cheese, typically Portuguese.
Faria is delicious on toasted bread.
La faria est délicieuse sur du pain grillé.
Cheese used in the preparation of various dishes.
She added faria to her salad for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté de la faria à sa salade pour plus de saveur.
Slightly salty dairy product.
You can find faria in local markets.
On peut trouver de la faria dans les marchés locaux.

Etymology

Word of Portuguese origin, derived from the term 'fresco' meaning fresh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make faria
To prepare a dish with fresh cheese.
faire de la faria
to be in faria
To be in a pleasant situation.
être dans la faria

Related Words

cheese
Dairy product, usually made from milk.
fromage
fresh
Product that has not been processed or preserved for long.
frais

Slang Meanings

Informal use to refer to something light or pleasant.
That evening was really faria.
Cette soirée était vraiment faria.
In some groups, means to feel good.
I am in full faria after this concert.
Je suis en pleine faria après ce concert.