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pancake

pancake (American-style)

noun PAN-kek Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: English loanword.

Usage Note

Pancake in French refers specifically to the thick, fluffy American-style pancake, distinct from the thin French crêpe. It is an anglicism that has taken hold especially among younger speakers and in brunch culture. The plural is des pancakes; they are typically served with sirop d'érable ('maple syrup').

Examples

"Il prépare des pancakes pour le petit-déjeuner."

Natural Translation

He is making pancakes for breakfast.

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