Also means
scraper
Usage Note
La raclette refers both to a firm Swiss/Savoyard cheese and to the convivial meal where it is melted and scraped (raclée) onto potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles at the table. The word comes from the verb racler (to scrape). Raclette evenings are a cherished winter social ritual in France and Switzerland, often enjoyed with dry white wine.
Examples
"Nous faisons une raclette ce soir."
Natural Translation
We are having raclette tonight.
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