Kilo Lingo

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/tʃef/

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Translation

chef

Word origin

From French chef ('head, chief', short for chef de cuisine, 'head of the kitchen'), from Latin caput ('head').

Origin
French
Root
chef
English cognates
chief, chef

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralchefs

Examples

.

The chef prepared a special menu for the wedding.

.

She is the chef at a famous restaurant.

receta .

The chef explained the recipe step by step.

¿ ?

Who is the chef cooking tonight?

buen .

A good chef always tastes the sauce before serving.

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