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Definition
French cuisine; French food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the culinary style rather than just food from France. It is often associated with fine dining and high quality, making it a popular choice for special occasions or dates. When talking about the specific dishes, people often focus on the presentation and the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Examples
He really likes French food because it is refined enough.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
