English Word · Advanced
velouté
A mother sauce in French cuisine, consisting of a light stock thickened with a blond roux
Pronunciation: /vəluˈteɪ/
Meaning
A classic French sauce made by thickening a light stock (such as chicken or fish) with a blond roux.
Example
The chef prepared a delicate velouté to serve with the poached chicken.
The chef prepared a delicate velouté to serve with the poached chicken.
Practice tips
- Practice velouté 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 advanced-level learners.