This is the 11093rd most frequent French word.
poudre
Powder.
In this sentence, 'poudre' refers to powdered substance, such as powdered milk or sugar, used in everyday cooking or preparation.
Je mets de la poudre dans mon café chaque matin.
I put some powder in my coffee every morning.
In this case, 'poudre' takes the meaning of 'dust,' describing the fine particles accumulated over time due to neglect.
L'ancien château était recouvert de poudre après des années d'abandon.
The old castle was covered in dust after years of abandonment.
Here, 'poudre' refers to a culinary ingredient, emphasizing its traditional or cultural significance in recipes.