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yeast in French

yeast in French is levure, écume — yeast means a microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.

yeast in French

levure
noun
écume
noun
(figuratively) A frothy foam.

What does "yeast" mean?

  1. noun A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.
    "She added a packet of yeast to the flour to make the dough rise."
  2. verb To ferment or cause to rise.
    "The dough was left to yeast overnight in a warm spot."
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yeast in a sentence

  • She added a packet of yeast to the flour to make the dough rise.
  • Bakers use yeast to make bread light and fluffy.
  • The dough was left to yeast overnight in a warm spot.
  • Cover the bowl and let the mixture yeast for about an hour.

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What is "yeast" in French?
"yeast" in French is levure, écume. yeast means: A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.
How do you use "yeast" in a sentence?
Example: "She added a packet of yeast to the flour to make the dough rise." In French, "yeast" is levure, écume.
Are there other ways to say "yeast" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "yeast": levure, écume.
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