French Expression · Advanced
laisser lever la pâte
let the dough rise
Pronunciation: laisser lever la pâte
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: let the dough rise.
Example
Laisse lever la pâte dans un endroit tiède.
Let the dough rise in a warm place.
Practice tips
- Practice laisser lever la pâte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.