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French word
fermentation
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁmɑ̃tasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounfermentation
Example
La fermentation rend le yaourt acide.
Fermentation makes yogurt sour.
More examples
La fermentation des aliments est courante dans la cuisine maison.
Fermentation of food is common in home cooking.
Core concept
A microscopic sugar conversion that reshapes food's taste, texture, and shelf life.
Common phrases
la fermentation des aliments
fermentation of food
fermentation naturelle
natural fermentation
fermentation artisanale
artisanal fermentation
Similar words
levure: A microbe that produces bubbles or alcohol by breaking down sugars during baking or brewing.
bactérie: A single-celled microbe that can make lactic acid and contribute to fermentation or spoilage.
Definition in French
Processus naturel où des micro-organismes transforment des sucres en acides, en gaz ou en alcool, modifiant le goût, la texture ou la conservation des aliments.
Word origin
The French noun fermentation developed from Latin fermentatio, formed from fermentare, while fermentum is related to fervere, "to boil."
Usage tips
- The final -tion in fermentation is pronounced like French -sion, approximately /sjɔ̃/, not like the English ending.
Related words
- fermenterfermentverb
- fermentéfermentedadjective