French pancake
Definition
Noun A small, very thin pancake, often made from a simple batter and cooked quickly on a hot surface. It is a delicate, unleavened flatbread, typically associated with French cuisine.
Usage
This term is used to refer to a specific type of thin, delicate pancake. It is a countable noun. * For breakfast, she ordered two French pancakes with fresh berries. * The chef demonstrated how to flip a perfect French pancake. * This recipe is for a classic French pancake, also known as a crêpe.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often synonymous with "crêpe," though "crêpe" is the more common and specific French term.
- It can be used in a culinary context to distinguish this style from thicker, fluffier pancakes like American buttermilk pancakes.
Variants and Related Words
- Crêpe (n): The direct French term for this food item, identical in meaning.
- Pancake (n): A broader category of flat cakes cooked on a griddle, which includes the French pancake as one type.
Synonyms
- Crêpe
- Thin pancake
Related Phrases
- French pancake batter: The liquid mixture used to make French pancakes.
- To make French pancakes: The action of preparing this dish.
Noun
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small very thin pancake
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