poêle à frire /pwˈalafʁˈiʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "frying pan".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: poêle à frire
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: frying pan
  • IPA: /pwˈalafʁˈiʁ/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of poêle à frire (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'ai fait cuire des œufs dans la poêle à frire ce matin. English: I cooked eggs in the frying pan this morning.
  • La poêle à frire est chaude, fais attention. English: The frying pan is hot, be careful.
  • Elle a acheté une nouvelle poêle à frire antiadhésive. English: She bought a new non-stick frying pan.

When and How to Use "poêle à frire"

Use "poêle à frire" when you want to talk about "frying pan" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "poêle à frire" mean in French?

"poêle à frire" is the French word for "frying pan".

What CEFR level is "poêle à frire"?

"poêle à frire" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "poêle à frire"?

"poêle à frire" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "poêle à frire" in a sentence?

J'ai fait cuire des œufs dans la poêle à frire ce matin.

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