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poudre
/pudʁ/
powder
Elle a saupoudré la poudre sur le gâteau.
She sprinkled the powder on the cake.
general
A fine, dry substance made by grinding or crushing a solid material.
La poudre à pâte est utilisée pour faire lever les gâteaux.
Baking powder is used to make cakes rise.
Can refer to various types of powder, including cosmetic, medicinal, or culinary powders.
cosmetics
Cosmetic powder used to set makeup or reduce shine.
Elle a appliqué de la poudre translucide pour matifier son teint.
She applied translucent powder to mattify her complexion.
Often used in makeup routines to finish the look.
historical/military
Gunpowder, a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal used in firearms and explosives.
Les soldats ont chargé leurs mousquets avec de la poudre.
The soldiers loaded their muskets with gunpowder.
Historically significant in warfare and fireworks.
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Pro Tip
Cosmetic Usage
In makeup, 'poudre' often refers to setting powder or translucent powder.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'poudre' varies widely; always consider the context.
Word Origin
From Old French 'poudre,' from Latin 'pulvis,' meaning 'dust' or 'powder.'
Usage Notes
The word 'poudre' can refer to various types of powders depending on the context, from culinary to cosmetic to military.
Word Breakdown
poudre
powder
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