Recettes (en. Recipes)

/ʁəsɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Culinary preparation describing the ingredients and the steps to follow.
This chocolate cake recipe is delicious.
Cette recette de gâteau au chocolat est délicieuse.
Sum of money received, particularly in a commercial context.
The company's revenues have increased this year.
Les recettes de l'entreprise ont augmenté cette année.
Method or process to achieve a specific result.
He has his secret recipe for attracting customers.
Il a sa recette secrète pour attirer les clients.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recepta', which means 'that which is received'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cooking recipe
A set of instructions to prepare a dish.
recette de cuisine
magic recipe
A method considered very effective for achieving a goal or solving a problem.
recette magique
follow the recipe
To follow the steps and ingredients of a preparation.
suivre la recette
design a recipe
To create or develop a plan or method.
concevoir une recette

Related Words

cooking
Preparing dishes using ingredients.
cuisiner
ingredients
The necessary elements for preparing a recipe.
ingrédients
gastronomy
The art of preparing dishes in a refined way.
gastronomie
culinary tradition
Culinary practices inherited from a culture.
tradition culinaire

Slang Meanings

Money-making recipe
He has a money-making recipe for easy earnings.
Il a une recette d'argent pour gagner facilement.
foolproof recipe
This technique is a foolproof recipe for success.
Cette technique est une recette infaillible pour réussir.