garnish in French
garnish in French is garniture, garnir — garnish means to decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.
garnish in French
garniture
garnir
To decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.
What does "garnish" mean?
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verb To decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.
"Garnish the soup with a sprig of parsley before serving."
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verb To legally withhold part of someone's wages or funds to pay a debt.
"The court ordered his wages to be garnished until the debt was repaid."
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noun Something added to a dish for decoration or flavour.
"A slice of lime made the perfect garnish for the drink."
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garnish in a sentence
- Garnish the soup with a sprig of parsley before serving.
- The cake was garnished with fresh raspberries.
- The court ordered his wages to be garnished until the debt was repaid.
- A slice of lime made the perfect garnish for the drink.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "garnish" in French?
"garnish" in French is garniture, garnir. garnish means: To decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.
How do you use "garnish" in a sentence?
Example: "Garnish the soup with a sprig of parsley before serving." In French, "garnish" is garniture, garnir.
Are there other ways to say "garnish" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "garnish": garniture, garnir.
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