A1 noun Neutre #3,714 le plus courant

rice

/raɪs/

Rice is a small, hard grain that comes from a grass plant and is used as a staple food. It is usually boiled or steamed to make it soft and edible, and it is a major food source for much of the world's population.

Exemples

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1

I usually eat white rice with chicken for dinner.

I usually eat white rice with chicken for dinner.

2

The government has implemented new regulations regarding rice exports.

The government has implemented new regulations regarding rice exports.

3

Do you want to grab some fried rice at the mall?

Do you want to grab some fried rice at the mall?

Famille de mots

Nom
rice
Verb
rice
Adjectif
riced
Apparenté
ricer
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'R' made out of tiny white grains of Rice.

Quiz rapide

I would like to order a _____ of rice with my meal.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bowl

Exemples

1

I usually eat white rice with chicken for dinner.

everyday

I usually eat white rice with chicken for dinner.

2

The government has implemented new regulations regarding rice exports.

formal

The government has implemented new regulations regarding rice exports.

3

Do you want to grab some fried rice at the mall?

informal

Do you want to grab some fried rice at the mall?

4

The research focuses on the genetic modification of rice to withstand drought.

academic

The research focuses on the genetic modification of rice to withstand drought.

5

We are looking for a reliable supplier for our bulk rice orders.

business

We are looking for a reliable supplier for our bulk rice orders.

Famille de mots

Nom
rice
Verb
rice
Adjectif
riced
Apparenté
ricer

Collocations courantes

white rice common processed rice
brown rice whole grain rice
fried rice rice cooked with oil and vegetables
sticky rice glutinous rice
bowl of rice a serving of rice

Phrases Courantes

a grain of rice

a single tiny piece of rice

rice bowl

a person's source of income or livelihood

curry and rice

a common meal pairing

Souvent confondu avec

rice vs rise

'Rise' is a verb meaning to move upward, while 'rice' is a noun for a grain.

rice vs race

'Race' refers to a competition of speed, whereas 'rice' is a food item.

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Notes d'usage

Rice is an uncountable noun in English. This means we do not say 'three rices'; instead, we use 'three bowls of rice' or 'some rice'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use 'rice' in the plural form (e.g., 'I want two rices'). Always use the singular form or a counter like 'bag' or 'bowl'.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'R' made out of tiny white grains of Rice.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'ris', which comes from the Italian 'riso', and originally from the Greek 'oryza'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Takes a singular verb (e.g., 'Rice is delicious') Measured in grains, bowls, or kilograms
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Contexte culturel

Rice is the primary staple food for more than half of the global population, particularly in Asia, and is often thrown at weddings as a symbol of prosperity.

Quiz rapide

I would like to order a _____ of rice with my meal.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bowl

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