🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

pão francês

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pãu fran-séis

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
French Bread/frɛntʃ brɛd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Eu comprei pão francês para o café da manhã."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of bread that is typically long and crusty, often used for making sandwiches.

    "I bought a fresh French bread to make sandwiches for the picnic."
  2. 2

    Bread that is made in the French style, characterized by a crispy crust and soft interior.

    "The bakery specializes in artisanal French bread baked daily."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'French bread' originates from the French word 'pain', which means bread. The association with France dates back to the 19th century when various types of bread were popularized in French cuisine, influencing culinary practices worldwide.

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