nounnoun

la cuillère

spoon

C'est un petit objet avec un manche et un bout rond que l'on utilise pour manger de la soupe ou du yaourt.

Word: cuillère

Language: French

Meaning in English: spoon

Explanation:

Definition: A "cuillère" is a utensil used for eating or serving food, typically consisting of a small, shallow bowl (the part that holds food) at the end of a handle. It is mainly used to scoop liquids or semi-liquid foods like soup, yogurt, or cereal.
Parts of the word:
The word "cuillère" comes from the Old French "cueillere," which in turn comes from Latin "coclear," meaning "spoon" or "a little shell or spoon-shaped object."
Synonyms:
- "cuiller" (less common, a regional variant)
- "spoon" (in English)
Antonyms:
There is no direct antonym, but utensils with different functions such as "fourchette" (fork) or "couteau" (knife) can be considered opposites in terms of use.

Additional notes:

In culinary contexts, "cuillère" can refer to various types of spoons: teaspoon ("cuillère à café"), tablespoon ("cuillère à soupe"), dessert spoon, etc.
The word can also appear in idiomatic expressions, such as "une cuillère à café de sucre" (a spoonful of sugar).