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dumpling in French

dumpling in French is ravioli, quenelle, chou — dumpling means a small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.

dumpling in French

ravioli
noun
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
quenelle
noun
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
chou
noun
(endearing) A term of endearment.

What does "dumpling" mean?

  1. noun A small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.
    "She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew."
  2. noun (informal) A term of affection, often for a small child.
    ""Come here, you little dumpling," she said, scooping up the toddler."
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dumpling in a sentence

  • She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew.
  • They ordered a plate of pork dumplings at the dim sum restaurant.
  • "Come here, you little dumpling," she said, scooping up the toddler.

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What is "dumpling" in French?

"dumpling" in French is ravioli, quenelle, chou. dumpling means: A small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.

How do you use "dumpling" in a sentence?

Example: "She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew." In French, "dumpling" is ravioli, quenelle, chou.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "dumpling": ravioli, quenelle, chou.

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