French word

fouetter

Pronunciation

IPA/fwete/

Meaning

  • verbwhip

Example

Je vais fouetter la crème pour le gâteau.

I am going to whip the cream for the cake.

Illustration for fouetter (whip)

More examples

Il est important de fouetter les blancs jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient fermes.

It is important to whip the egg whites until they are stiff.

Core concept

A rapid back-and-forth beating motion that works air into a mixture.

Common phrases

  • fouetter les blancs en neige

    whip the egg whites until stiff

  • fouetter la crème fraîche

    whip the heavy cream

  • fouetter la sauce

    whip the sauce

Similar words

battre: Beat ingredients rapidly and forcefully with a whisk or mixer to add air.
monter: Whip ingredients to increase their volume and create a light, fluffy consistency.
mélanger: Combine several ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
remuer: Stir ingredients in a circular motion with a spoon to combine them.

Definition in French

Frapper ou agiter un ingrédient à l'aide d'un fouet ou d'un batteur; en cuisine, signifier surtout incorporer de l'air pour obtenir une texture aérée.

Word origin

Fouetter is formed from the noun fouet, meaning a whip or whisk, with the productive verb ending -er.

Usage tips

  • As a transitive verb, fouetter normally takes the ingredient directly, as in fouetter la crème, without à.

Related words

  • fouettéwhippedadjective
  • fouettagewhippingnoun

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