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potage

soup, potage

noun poh-TAHZH Rare

Origin: Old French potage, from pot (pot) — 'what is cooked in a pot'

Usage Note

Potage refers to a smooth, cooked soup, typically pureed — more refined than soupe, which can be chunky. Classic examples include potage Parmentier (potato and leek soup). The proverb c'est dans les vieux pots qu'on fait les meilleures soupes means 'old ways are the best'.

Examples

"Elle prépare un potage de légumes pour le dîner."

Natural Translation

She is making a vegetable soup for dinner.

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