No. 11,093 in French
poudre
Powder.
In a sentence
Je mets de la poudre dans mon café chaque matin.
I put some powder in my coffee every morning.
In this sentence, 'poudre' refers to powdered substance, such as powdered milk or sugar, used in everyday cooking or preparation.
Ma grand-mère utilise une poudre traditionnelle pour ses recettes.
My grandmother uses a traditional powder for her recipes.
Here, 'poudre' refers to a culinary ingredient, emphasizing its traditional or cultural significance in recipes.
L'ancien château était recouvert de poudre après des années d'abandon.
The old castle was covered in dust after years of abandonment.
In this case, 'poudre' takes the meaning of 'dust,' describing the fine particles accumulated over time due to neglect.
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