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    Poudres (en. Powders)

    /pudʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Solid substance reduced to very fine particles.
    Powders are often used in cooking for baking.
    Les poudres sont souvent utilisées dans la cuisine pour la pâtisserie.
    Mixture of substances transformed into powder.
    He bought colored powders for craft projects.
    Il a acheté des poudres colorées pour les travaux manuels.
    Pharmaceutical products in powder form.
    He needs to take his medication in powder form.
    Il doit prendre ses médicaments sous forme de poudres.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'polvra', derived from Latin 'pulvis', which means 'dust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gunpowder
    Explosive substances used in the manufacture of weapons.
    poudres à canon
    to take off quickly
    To leave quickly.
    prendre de la poudre
    in powder form
    In powder form.
    en poudre

    Related Words

    powdered
    Something that is covered in powder.
    poudré
    to powder
    Sprinkling powder on a surface.
    poudrer

    Slang Meanings

    Powder drugs, often used in an illicit context.
    He found powders in the street.
    Il a trouvé des poudres dans la rue.
    To remain in a state of euphoria after consuming certain substances.
    She was completely out of it after the party.
    Elle était complètement dans les poudres après la fête.