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garlic

/ˈɡɑːrlɪk/

Garlic is a small, white bulbous plant used in cooking to provide a strong, spicy flavor and aroma. It consists of several small sections called cloves and is common in many types of international cuisine.

Exemples

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1

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

2

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

3

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

Famille de mots

Nom
garlic
Verb
garlic
Adjectif
garlicky
Apparenté
garlic press
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Garlic' as a 'Guard' (starts with G) that protects you from vampires and cold weather!

Quiz rapide

The chef told me to peel and chop one ___ of garlic.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clove

Exemples

1

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

everyday

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

2

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

formal

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

3

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

informal

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

4

Research indicates that garlic contains compounds that may support heart health.

academic

Research indicates that garlic contains compounds that may support heart health.

5

We need to find a reliable supplier for organic garlic for our restaurant chain.

business

We need to find a reliable supplier for organic garlic for our restaurant chain.

Famille de mots

Nom
garlic
Verb
garlic
Adjectif
garlicky
Apparenté
garlic press

Collocations courantes

clove of garlic clove of garlic
garlic bread garlic bread
minced garlic minced garlic
roasted garlic roasted garlic
garlic clove garlic clove

Phrases Courantes

garlic breath

garlic breath

to ward off vampires with garlic

to ward off vampires with garlic

wild garlic

wild garlic

Souvent confondu avec

garlic vs ginger

Ginger is a spicy root used in both sweet and savory dishes, while garlic is a bulb used mainly in savory dishes.

garlic vs onion

Onions are usually larger and used in bigger quantities, while garlic is more pungent and used as a seasoning.

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Notes d'usage

Garlic is typically used as a seasoning or condiment rather than a primary vegetable. It is most commonly used crushed, sliced, or minced.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat garlic as a countable noun; instead of saying 'three garlics,' you should say 'three cloves of garlic' or 'three bulbs of garlic.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Garlic' as a 'Guard' (starts with G) that protects you from vampires and cold weather!

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Origine du mot

From the Old English 'garleac', which combines 'gar' (spear, referring to the leaf shape) and 'leac' (leek).

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (usually) Can be used as a modifier: garlic butter, garlic sauce Plural 'garlics' is rare and usually refers to different varieties
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Contexte culturel

Garlic is famously associated with folklore as a protection against vampires and evil spirits in Western culture.

Quiz rapide

The chef told me to peel and chop one ___ of garlic.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clove

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