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    Pâté (en. Dough)

    /pa.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Food preparation made of minced meat or fish, with spices and garnishes.
    Foie gras pâté is a delicate and appreciated dish.
    Le pâté de foie gras est un plat délicat et apprécié.
    Preparation made with pastry, usually filled with meat or vegetables.
    She prepared a pâté in pastry for dinner.
    Elle a préparé un pâté en croûte pour le dîner.
    Culinary specialty specific to certain regions, often served as an appetizer.
    In the South of France, country pâté is very popular.
    Dans le Sud de la France, le pâté de campagne est très populaire.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'paste', which comes from Latin 'pasta', originally referring to a mixture made from flour.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foie gras pâté
    Refined preparation made with foie gras.
    pâté de foie gras
    pâté in pastry
    Pâté wrapped in puff pastry.
    pâté en croûte
    country pâté
    Rustic pâté typically served cold.
    pâté de campagne

    Related Words

    pastry
    Sweet preparation, often in the form of a dessert.
    pâtisserie
    paste
    Mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used in cooking.
    pâte

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a person who is not in a hurry.
    Stop being so sluggish, we need to go now!
    Arrête de faire le pâté, on doit y aller maintenant !
    Used to describe something soft or doughy.
    This cake has a doughy texture.
    Ce gâteau a une texture pâtée.