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cream

/kriːm/

Cream is the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top or is separated by a machine. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and as a rich addition to beverages like coffee.

Exemples

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1

I usually add a little cream to my coffee to make it taste smoother.

I usually add a little cream to my coffee to make it taste smoother.

2

The dessert was elegantly finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

The dessert was elegantly finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

3

Got any cream for these strawberries? They're a bit sour.

Got any cream for these strawberries? They're a bit sour.

Famille de mots

Nom
cream
Verb
cream
Adverbe
creamily
Adjectif
creamy
Apparenté
creamer
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'cream' as the 'dream' part of the milk—it's the richest and most delicious part that rises to the top.

Quiz rapide

Would you like a little ____ in your tea?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : cream

Exemples

1

I usually add a little cream to my coffee to make it taste smoother.

everyday

I usually add a little cream to my coffee to make it taste smoother.

2

The dessert was elegantly finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

formal

The dessert was elegantly finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

3

Got any cream for these strawberries? They're a bit sour.

informal

Got any cream for these strawberries? They're a bit sour.

4

The experiment required the separation of cream from the raw milk sample.

academic

The experiment required the separation of cream from the raw milk sample.

5

We need to analyze the market demand for low-fat cream alternatives this quarter.

business

We need to analyze the market demand for low-fat cream alternatives this quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
cream
Verb
cream
Adverbe
creamily
Adjectif
creamy
Apparenté
creamer

Collocations courantes

whipped cream whipped cream
sour cream sour cream
ice cream ice cream
heavy cream heavy cream
face cream face cream

Phrases Courantes

cream of the crop

the very best of a group

cream off

to take the best part of something

peaches and cream

a situation that is perfect or easy

Souvent confondu avec

cream vs crème

Crème is the French spelling often used in culinary contexts to sound more sophisticated, whereas cream is the standard English word.

cream vs lotion

A cream is usually thicker and more oil-based, while a lotion is more liquid and water-based.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to the food item, 'cream' is usually an uncountable noun. However, it can also refer to cosmetic products used on the skin.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to pluralize 'cream' as 'creams' when talking about the food; use 'some cream' or 'a carton of cream' instead.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'cream' as the 'dream' part of the milk—it's the richest and most delicious part that rises to the top.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'cresme', which was a blend of Late Latin 'chrisma' (anointing oil) and 'crama' (cream).

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun in food contexts Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., cream sauce) Regular verb conjugation (cream, creamed, creaming)
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Contexte culturel

In British culture, 'clotted cream' is a traditional thick cream essential for an authentic afternoon cream tea.

Quiz rapide

Would you like a little ____ in your tea?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : cream

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