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cuisinier

cook, chef

noun kwee-zee-NYEH Less Common
Food & Drink Cooking

Usage Note

cuisinier (m) / cuisinière (f) refers to anyone who cooks, from a home cook to a professional. Une cuisinière also means a kitchen stove or cooker—context distinguishes the two. The related noun cuisine covers both the kitchen and the culinary art. A chef cuisinier is a professional head chef.

Examples

"Le cuisinier a préparé un repas délicieux."

Natural Translation

The cook prepared a delicious meal.

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