Usage Note
Poivre is the generic word for pepper as a spice; poivre noir is black pepper, poivre blanc white pepper. The verb poivrer means to season with pepper, and poivron (a different word) means bell pepper.
Examples
"Ajoutez du poivre dans la sauce."
Natural Translation
Add some pepper to the sauce.

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