pain perdu

 

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pain perdu

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Literally, “lost bread”; so called because it was made from bread that was too stale to be eaten normally, but still usable for this purpose.

• IPA^(key): /pɛ̃ pɛʁ.dy/

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pain perdu m (uncountable)

1. (France) French toast

   Synonym: pain doré (Canada)