French Dictionary

couper

/ku.pe/

to cut

verb A2

Definition

To divide or slice food into pieces using a knife or other tool.

Définition en français

Diviser ou trancher des aliments en morceaux avec un couteau ou un autre outil.

Example Sentence

Coupe les carottes en petits morceaux avant de les mettre dans la soupe.

Cut the carrots into small pieces before putting them in the soup.

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Regular -er verb. Common in recipe instructions. Related noun: 'la coupure' (a cut).

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