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    Marmite (en. Pot)

    /maʁmit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Metal or ceramic container used for cooking food.
    I need a pot to prepare my soup.
    J'ai besoin d'une marmite pour préparer ma soupe.
    Traditional dish in French cuisine, usually based on meat and vegetables.
    The fisherman's pot is a tasty dish.
    La marmite du pêcheur est un plat savoureux.
    A dish that simmers slowly in a pot.
    The pig's pot simmered all night.
    La marmite de cochon a mijoté toute la nuit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old French 'marmite', stemming from the Latin 'marmita' which means 'cooking pot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bowl of friendship
    Indicates a group of friends who share precious moments together.
    marmite de l'amitié
    music pot
    A place where musicians gather to play together.
    marmite à musique
    the boiling pot
    Symbolizes an intense situation or emotions.
    la marmite qui bouillonne

    Related Words

    casserole
    Similar container, often used for cooking over a fire.
    casserole
    cauldron
    Large container for cooking over an open flame, often used in tales.
    chaudron
    pot
    Container generally used for cooking.
    pot

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a chaotic or disorderly situation.
    It's the pot here, everyone is agitated!
    C'est la marmite ici, tout le monde s'agite !
    A reference to a place where rumors or stories form.
    This café is the gossip pot of the neighborhood.
    Ce café est la marmite des potins du quartier.