B2 noun Neutre #31 le plus courant

brownie

/ˈbraʊ.ni/

A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.

Exemples

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1

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

2

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

3

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

Famille de mots

Nom
brownie
Adjectif
brownie-like
Apparenté
Brownies
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Astuce mémo

Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.

Quiz rapide

He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brownie

Exemples

1

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

everyday

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

2

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

formal

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

3

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

informal

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

4

The experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.

academic

The experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.

5

Our catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.

business

Our catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.

Famille de mots

Nom
brownie
Adjectif
brownie-like
Apparenté
Brownies

Collocations courantes

fudge brownie fudge brownie
warm brownie warm brownie
brownie mix brownie mix
chocolate brownie chocolate brownie
chewy brownie chewy brownie

Phrases Courantes

brownie points

imaginary credit earned for doing good deeds

brownie sundae

a dessert with a brownie topped with ice cream

hash brownie

a brownie containing cannabis (slang/informal)

Souvent confondu avec

brownie vs blondie

A blondie is a similar dessert bar but is made with brown sugar and vanilla instead of chocolate or cocoa.

brownie vs Brownie

Capitalized, it refers to a young member of the Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used in the context of food. When capitalized as 'Brownies,' it specifically refers to the junior branch of the Girl Scouts organization.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'brownie' to describe any chocolate cake, but a brownie is specifically dense and usually square, unlike a fluffy sponge cake.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.

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Origine du mot

Originates from the color 'brown', first appearing in American cookbooks in the late 19th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: brownies Often used as a compound noun (e.g., brownie recipe)
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Contexte culturel

In American culture, brownies are a staple comfort food often sold at school 'bake sales' to raise money.

Quiz rapide

He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brownie

Mots lis

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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