English Expression · Intermediate
soupe maigre
A soup made chiefly from vegetables or fish with a little butter and a few condiments
Pronunciation: say soupe maigre
Meaning
A soup made chiefly from vegetables or fish with a little butter and a few condiments.
Example
I now recollect that all my distemper was returning upon me with irresistible violence—and that in spite of water-gruel and soupe-maigre.
I now recollect that all my distemper was returning upon me with irresistible violence—and that in spite of water-gruel and soupe-maigre.
Practice tips
- Practice soupe maigre 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.