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    Soufflé (en. Breath)

    /suf.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light dish primarily made of whipped egg whites.
    Cheese soufflé is a classic of French cuisine.
    Le soufflé au fromage est un classique de la cuisine française.
    State of breath or respiration.
    He was short of breath after exertion.
    Il avait un souffle court après l'effort.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'souffler', meaning 'to expel air'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vanilla soufflé
    A light vanilla dessert.
    soufflé à la vanille
    to make a soufflé
    To prepare a soufflé dish.
    faire un soufflé
    the soufflé has fallen
    An expression used to describe a failure or disillusionment.
    le soufflé est tombé

    Related Words

    to blow
    To expel air.
    souffler
    catering
    Act of serving food.
    restauration
    indulgence
    Pleasure of tasting dishes.
    gourmandise

    Slang Meanings

    Soufflé in the sense of a momentary disappointment.
    After his speech, he had a soufflé.
    Après son discours, il a eu un soufflé.
    Describes a person who gets carried away by enthusiasm.
    She is often blown away by her own ideas.
    Elle est souvent soufflée par ses propres idées.