noun

brie

bree

Brie (noun) means a soft, mild French cheese made from cow's milk with a white rind. Example: “They served warm brie with crackers and grapes.”

noun

A soft, mild French cheese made from cow's milk with a white rind.

"They served warm brie with crackers and grapes."

"A wheel of brie was the centrepiece of the cheese board."

How to Use Brie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft French cheese with a white, edible rind.

Common pairings

baked brie a wheel of brie brie and crackers

Word Forms

bries plural

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Etymology

Named after Brie, the region of northern France where the cheese originated.

Rhymes for brie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “brie” mean?

The word “brie” means a soft, mild French cheese made from cow's milk with a white rind. In plain terms, a soft French cheese with a white, edible rind.

How do you pronounce “brie”?

“Brie” is pronounced bree (/bɹiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “brie” in a sentence?

Here is “brie” used in a sentence: “They served warm brie with crackers and grapes.”

What part of speech is “brie”?

“Brie” is a noun.