noun
le flan
flan
Definition & meaning
The word flan has two primary meanings in French depending on the context:
- Culinary (Custard/Tart): A sweet or savory dish made with a pastry crust filled with a creamy, custard-like mixture. In France, this usually refers to a "flan pâtissier," which is a thick custard tart with a firm, slightly caramelized crust.
- Manufacturing (Blank/Disc): A metal disc or a piece of material prepared for a specific industrial process, such as a metal blank intended to be stamped into a coin or a medal.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (un flan).
- Word origin: The term originates from the Old French "flat" (meaning flat or level), derived from the Germanic word "flado," which referred to a flat cake. Over time, it evolved into the modern French term used both for the dessert and the industrial metal shape.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the culinary meaning: tarte , entremets , clafoutis .
- For the manufacturing meaning: pastille , disque , ébauche .
Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms for this word as it describes specific physical objects.
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Examples
Le flan est sur la table.noun
The flan is on the table.
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