Riz (en. Rice)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant cultivated for its edible grains, widely consumed around the world.

Rice is a staple food for many cultures.

Le riz est un aliment de base pour de nombreuses cultures.

Grain harvested from this plant, used as food.

I cooked basmati rice for dinner.

J'ai cuisiné du riz basmati pour le dîner.

Culinary preparation based on this grain.

Risotto is a very popular rice dish in Italy.

Le risotto est un plat de riz très populaire en Italie.

From the Latin 'risum', meaning 'rice' or 'grains'.

rice pudding

Dessert made with rice and milk.

riz au lait

Cantonese rice

Dish made with sautéed rice and various ingredients.

riz cantonnais

risotto

Italian dish made with rice cooked in a broth.

risotto

cereal

Plant cultivated for its edible seeds.

céréale

sauce

Liquid or semi-liquid preparation often served with dishes.

sauce

Referring to someone who is very poor.

He has been in the rice since he lost his job.

Il est dans le riz depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi.

To do something quickly or messily.

He rushed his work before the deadline.

Il a rizé son travail avant la deadline.