La planche à découper
Example: J'utilise la planche à découper pour préparer les légumes.
Definition
"La planche à découper" is a flat, durable surface used in kitchens to safely and efficiently cut or chop food items such as vegetables, fruits, and meats, preventing damage to countertops and maintaining hygiene during food preparation.
Etymology
The phrase "la planche à découper" comes from French, where "planche" means 'board' and "à découper" means 'for cutting.' It literally translates to 'the board for cutting,' clearly describing its purpose. Did you know that the concept of a cutting board has been around for centuries, evolving with kitchen technology?
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"La planche à découper" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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