gravy in French
gravy in French is jus de viande, sauce au jus, sauce brune — gravy means a sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
gravy in French
jus de viande
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
sauce au jus
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
sauce brune
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
sauce de viande
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
bénéfice
(uncountable, informal) Unearned gain; extra benefit.
profit
(uncountable, informal) Unearned gain; extra benefit.
What does "gravy" mean?
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noun A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
"She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes."
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noun Informal: extra money or benefit gained easily, beyond what was expected.
"The base salary was fine, but the bonus was pure gravy."
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gravy in a sentence
- She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes.
- The turkey came with a rich, savory gravy.
- The base salary was fine, but the bonus was pure gravy.
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What is "gravy" in French?
"gravy" in French is jus de viande, sauce au jus, sauce brune. gravy means: A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
How do you use "gravy" in a sentence?
Example: "She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes." In French, "gravy" is jus de viande, sauce au jus, sauce brune.
Are there other ways to say "gravy" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "gravy": jus de viande, sauce au jus, sauce brune, sauce de viande, bénéfice, profit.
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