English Word · Intermediate
flambé
A flambéed dish
Pronunciation: say flambé
Meaning
A cooking technique in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create a burst of flames, or a dish prepared using this method.
Example
The waiter prepared the crêpes flambé at our table.
The waiter prepared the crêpes flambé at our table.
Practice tips
- Practice flambé out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.