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    Mousses (en. Moss)

    /mus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Airy and light mixture often used in pastry.
    Chocolate mousse is a very popular dessert.
    La mousse au chocolat est un dessert très apprécié.
    Foamy substance that forms on the surface of liquids.
    There was foam on the lake water at sunrise.
    Il y avait de la mousse sur l'eau du lac au lever du soleil.
    Layer of mousse adorning or garnishing dishes.
    The chef added a fish mousse to the main dish.
    Le chef a ajouté une mousse de poisson sur le plat principal.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word 'mousse' from Old French 'mousse' meaning 'moss' or 'foam'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chocolate mousse
    A dessert prepared with chocolate and cream.
    mousse au chocolat
    fruit mousse
    A sweet preparation made from fruit puree and whipped cream.
    mousse de fruits
    light mousse
    Refers to an airy and light preparation.
    mousse légère

    Related Words

    sparkling
    Having a foamy consistency.
    mousseux
    monsoon
    Rainy season in certain regions, related to foam phenomena at sea.
    mousson
    to foam
    To make foam appear.
    mousser
    soap mousse
    Foam generated by cleaning products.
    mousse de savon

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a soft or unenergetic person.
    He is a bit lazy today, he is doing nothing.
    Il est un peu mousse aujourd'hui, il ne fait rien.
    Used to describe a boring event.
    That party was really boring, no one was dancing.
    Cette soirée était une vraie mousse, personne ne dansait.