Recette (en. Recipe)
/ʁə.sɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
List of ingredients and instructions for cooking a dish.
I found a delicious chocolate cake recipe.
J'ai trouvé une recette délicieuse de gâteau au chocolat.
Sum of money received by a business.
The company's revenue increased by 20% this year.
La recette de l'entreprise a augmenté de 20 % cette année.
Medical prescription issued by a doctor.
The pharmacist prepared the medication according to my prescription.
Le pharmacien a préparé le médicament suivant ma recette.
Etymology
From the Latin "recepta," which means "that which is received."
Common Phrases and Expressions
cooking recipe
Instructions for preparing a dish.
recette de cuisine
secret recipe
Preparation known only to certain people.
recette secrète
magic recipe
Method that guarantees a particular success.
recette magique
Related Words
cooking
Process of preparing food using heat.
cuisson
ingredient
Element used in a recipe.
ingrédient
dish
Finished culinary preparation.
plat
Slang Meanings
An effective method for obtaining something.
He has his recipe for success in life.
Il a sa recette pour réussir dans la vie.
A trick or well-kept secret.
It's her recipe for success in love.
C'est sa recette pour réussir en amour.