leek in French
leek in French is poireau, porreau, poirette — leek means a long, mild-flavoured vegetable related to the onion, with white and green layered leaves.
leek in French
poireau
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
porreau
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
poirette
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
poirée
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
porrée
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
asperge du pauvre
A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
What does "leek" mean?
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noun A long, mild-flavoured vegetable related to the onion, with white and green layered leaves.
"She added chopped leeks to the potato soup for extra flavour."
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leek in a sentence
- She added chopped leeks to the potato soup for extra flavour.
- Leeks need a good rinse to remove the grit trapped between their layers.
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What is "leek" in French?
"leek" in French is poireau, porreau, poirette. leek means: A long, mild-flavoured vegetable related to the onion, with white and green layered leaves.
How do you use "leek" in a sentence?
Example: "She added chopped leeks to the potato soup for extra flavour." In French, "leek" is poireau, porreau, poirette.
Are there other ways to say "leek" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "leek": poireau, porreau, poirette, poirée, porrée, asperge du pauvre.
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