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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