concentré

/kɔ̃.sɑ̃.tʁe/
adjectiveIntermediate
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.

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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.

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Commonly used to describe mental focus or intensity.

Collocations

concentré de fruitsfruit concentrateconcentré de protéinesprotein concentratese concentrer surto focus on

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Related Phrases

se concentrerphrase
to focus

💡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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