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    Pains (en. Breads)

    /pɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Food made from flour, water, and yeast.
    Fresh breads are often sold in the morning.
    Les pains frais sont souvent vendus le matin.
    Bread made in different shapes and types.
    I bought several breads: baguette, country bread, and whole wheat bread.
    J'ai acheté plusieurs pains : baguette, pain de campagne et pain complet.
    A piece of bread.
    He offered me a piece of bread to go with the soup.
    Il m'a offert un morceau de pain pour accompagner la soupe.
    A bakery product usually baked.
    Brioche breads are perfect for breakfast.
    Les pains briochés sont parfaits pour le petit-déjeuner.

    Etymology

    Origin of the Latin 'panis' (bread).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the bread and butter
    The necessities of daily life.
    le pain et le beurre
    to have a lot on one's plate
    To be busy with many tasks.
    avoir du pain sur la planche
    to eat one's fair share
    To enjoy the best moments.
    manger son pain blanc

    Related Words

    baker
    A person who makes and sells breads.
    boulanger
    pastry shop
    A place where breads and cakes are sold.
    pâtisserie
    yeast
    An agent that helps dough rise.
    levure
    flour
    The main ingredient for making bread.
    farine

    Slang Meanings

    Breads
    In slang, 'breads' refers to sums of money.
    Dans le jargon, on parle de 'pains' pour désigner des sommes d'argent.
    Cakes
    'Breads' can also refer to cakes in slang.
    Des 'pains' peut aussi désigner des gâteaux en argot.