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soucoupe

saucer

noun soo-KOOP Rare
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Usage Note

soucoupe is most commonly heard in the phrase soucoupe volante ('flying saucer'), which entered popular culture in the 1950s. In everyday use it simply means the small dish placed under a cup. It is formed from sous ('under') and coupe ('cup').

Examples

"Elle pose sa tasse sur la soucoupe."

Natural Translation

She places her cup on the saucer.

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