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baste in French

baste in French is bâtir, faufiler — baste means to drip melted fat, butter, or juices over food (usually meat) while it cooks, to keep it moist.

baste in French

bâtir
verb
(transitive) To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
faufiler
verb
(transitive) To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

What does "baste" mean?

  1. verb To drip melted fat, butter, or juices over food (usually meat) while it cooks, to keep it moist.
    "Baste the turkey every twenty minutes so the skin stays juicy."
  2. verb To sew with long, loose, temporary stitches before the final sewing.
    "He basted the hem in place before stitching it properly on the machine."
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baste in a sentence

  • Baste the turkey every twenty minutes so the skin stays juicy.
  • She basted the chicken with garlic butter as it roasted.
  • He basted the hem in place before stitching it properly on the machine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "baste" in French?

"baste" in French is bâtir, faufiler. baste means: To drip melted fat, butter, or juices over food (usually meat) while it cooks, to keep it moist.

How do you use "baste" in a sentence?

Example: "Baste the turkey every twenty minutes so the skin stays juicy." In French, "baste" is bâtir, faufiler.

Are there other ways to say "baste" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "baste": bâtir, faufiler.

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