The appetizer
Exemple : The appetizer is served before the main course
Definition
"The appetizer" is a small dish served before the main course of a meal, intended to stimulate the appetite without filling one up. It is typically a light, flavorful portion designed to prepare diners for the upcoming food.
Étymologie
The term "the appetizer" comes from the French word 'appétit,' meaning appetite, combined with the suffix '-izer,' indicating something that stimulates or excites. Did you know that appetizers were originally called 'hors d'oeuvres,' meaning 'outside the main work' in French, highlighting their role as starters separate from the main dishes?
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"The appetizer" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A2) - partie 4", qui contient 116 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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