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    Fourrés (en. Filled)

    fuʁe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Filled or garnished with something.
    Stuffed peppers are a dish filled with rice and meat.
    Les poivrons farcis sont un plat fourré avec du riz et de la viande.
    Describes a garment that is lined or padded.
    This winter, I prefer to wear a padded coat for more warmth.
    Cet hiver, je préfère porter un manteau fourré pour plus de chaleur.
    Describes a food that is wrapped.
    Jam-filled doughnuts are delicious.
    Les beignets fourrés à la confiture sont délicieux.

    Etymology

    The term 'fourré' comes from the verb 'fourrer', which means to insert or place inside.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a stuffed cake
    A cake that contains a filling inside.
    un gâteau fourré
    stuffed biscuit
    A biscuit that has a sweet filling between two layers.
    biscuit fourré

    Related Words

    to stuff
    Verb meaning to put inside.
    fourrer
    stuffing
    Mixture of ingredients prepared to fill a dish.
    farce
    filling
    Element added to enhance the taste of a dish.
    garniture

    Slang Meanings

    To be trapped or have things to hide.
    He has secrets; he's really in a jam!
    Il a des secrets, il est vraiment fourré !
    To have a complicated situation.
    She got herself into quite a mess.
    Elle s'est fourrée dans un sacré pétrin.