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    Farine (en. Flour)

    /fa.ʁin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Powdered substance obtained from grinding grains, mainly cereals.
    Wheat flour is essential for making bread.
    La farine de blé est essentielle pour faire du pain.
    Generic term to refer to various powders obtained by grinding other foods.
    There is also corn flour and rice flour.
    Il existe aussi de la farine de maïs et de la farine de riz.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'farina', meaning 'powder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one's hand in the flour
    To be involved in a dubious affair.
    mettre la main dans la farine
    to have one's head in the fog
    To not be clear-headed or clear in one's thoughts.
    avoir la tête dans le brouillard

    Related Words

    baker
    A person who makes and sells bread.
    boulanger
    pastry
    The art of preparing cakes and desserts.
    pâtisserie
    bread
    A staple product made mainly of flour and water.
    pain

    Slang Meanings

    Money (in French slang)
    He needs flour to pay his debts.
    Il a besoin de farine pour payer ses dettes.
    Drugs, particularly in reference to powder.
    He was arrested for possession of flour.
    Il a été arrêté pour possession de farine.