leaven in French
leaven in French is levain, ferment, faire fermenter — leaven means any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
leaven in French
levain
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
ferment
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
faire fermenter
(transitive) To cause to rise by fermentation.
faire lever
(transitive) To cause to rise by fermentation.
What does "leaven" mean?
- noun Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
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noun Something that brings about a change in a situation, often for the worse.
"The leaven of insincerity worked through all the fibres of his being."
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leaven in a sentence
- The leaven of insincerity worked through all the fibres of his being.
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What is "leaven" in French?
"leaven" in French is levain, ferment, faire fermenter. leaven means: Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Are there other ways to say "leaven" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "leaven": levain, ferment, faire fermenter, faire lever.
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