concentré

/kɔ̃.sɑ̃.tʁe/
concentrated

Il a bu un concentré de jus d'orange.

He drank a concentrated orange juice.


general

Having all parts or elements closely packed together; dense or condensed.

Le concentré de tomates est utilisé pour faire des sauces.

Tomato concentrate is used to make sauces.

Often used in cooking and food preparation.

figurative

Focusing all attention or effort on a single task or subject.

Il était très concentré sur son travail.

He was very focused on his work.

Commonly used to describe mental focus or intensity.

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Pro Tip

Usage in Cooking

'Concentré' is often used for food products like tomato or fruit concentrates.

Gold Rule

Figurative Use

When used figuratively, 'concentré' implies intense focus or attention.

Word Origin

From the past participle of 'concentrer', derived from Latin 'concentrare' (to bring together).

Usage Notes

In cooking, 'concentré' refers to a thick, condensed form of a liquid or ingredient. In a figurative sense, it describes intense focus or attention.

Word Breakdown

con-
together
prefix
+
-centré
centered
suffix
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