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porridge in French

porridge in French is bouillie, gruau, porridge — porridge means a soft, thick breakfast dish made by cooking oats or other grain in milk or water.

porridge in French

bouillie
noun
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
gruau
noun
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
porridge
noun
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.

What does "porridge" mean?

  1. noun A soft, thick breakfast dish made by cooking oats or other grain in milk or water.
    "He stirred the porridge slowly so the oats wouldn't stick to the pot."
  2. noun British slang for a prison sentence.
    "In the old British film, the crook was sent away to do porridge."
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porridge in a sentence

  • He stirred the porridge slowly so the oats wouldn't stick to the pot.
  • On cold mornings, Grandpa tops his porridge with honey and sliced banana.
  • In the old British film, the crook was sent away to do porridge.
  • He swore he would never go back to doing porridge after his release.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "porridge" in French?
"porridge" in French is bouillie, gruau, porridge. porridge means: A soft, thick breakfast dish made by cooking oats or other grain in milk or water.
How do you use "porridge" in a sentence?
Example: "He stirred the porridge slowly so the oats wouldn't stick to the pot." In French, "porridge" is bouillie, gruau, porridge.
Are there other ways to say "porridge" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "porridge": bouillie, gruau, porridge.
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