poach in French
poach in French is pocher, braconner, débaucher — poach means to cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
poach in French
pocher
(transitive) To cook (something) in simmering or very hot liquid (usually water; sometimes wine, broth, or otherwise).
braconner
(ambitransitive) To take game or fish illegally.
débaucher
(business, ambitransitive) To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.
détourner
(business, ambitransitive) To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.
What does "poach" mean?
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verb To cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
"She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes."
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verb To illegally hunt or catch animals on someone else's land or in a protected area.
"Rangers arrested two men caught poaching elephants for their tusks."
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verb To lure an employee, client, or idea away from a competitor.
"The rival firm poached their best engineer with a huge salary offer."
poach in a sentence
- She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes.
- You can poach chicken breasts in stock for a moist result.
- Rangers arrested two men caught poaching elephants for their tusks.
- The rival firm poached their best engineer with a huge salary offer.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "poach" in French?
"poach" in French is pocher, braconner, débaucher. poach means: To cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
How do you use "poach" in a sentence?
Example: "She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes." In French, "poach" is pocher, braconner, débaucher.
Are there other ways to say "poach" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "poach": pocher, braconner, débaucher, détourner.
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