biscuit

biscuit, cookie

noun bees-KWEE Less Common

Origin: From Old French bescuit, 'twice cooked'.

Also means

sponge cake base

Usage Note

biscuit in France typically refers to a hard, dry biscuit or cookie rather than the soft American 'biscuit' (which is closer to a scone). A biscuit de Savoie is a classic light sponge cake. The term biscuit apéritif refers to savoury crackers served with drinks. The final -t is silent in French.

Examples

"Elle trempe son biscuit dans le café."

Natural Translation

She dips her biscuit in the coffee.

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