Potage

Pronunciation: /pɑːˈtɑːʒ/

Definitions of potage

noun a thick soup or stew made by boiling vegetables, grains, and sometimes meat in stock or water

Example Sentences

A1 I had a delicious potage soup for lunch.

A2 The chef prepared a creamy potage with seasonal vegetables.

B1 Potage is a popular choice for a light and healthy meal.

B2 The restaurant's signature potage is a must-try for soup lovers.

C1 The potage served at the Michelin-starred restaurant was exquisite.

C2 The culinary school offered a masterclass on creating gourmet potage dishes.

Examples of potage in a Sentence

formal The potage served at the fancy restaurant was exquisite.

informal I always enjoy a good bowl of potage on a cold day.

slang Let's grab some potage from that new soup place down the street.

figurative Her words were like a comforting potage for my troubled mind.

Grammatical Forms of potage

• plural: potages
• comparative: more potage
• superlative: most potage
• present tense: potage
• future tense: will potage
• perfect tense: has potaged
• continuous tense: is potaging
• singular: potage
• positive degree: potage
• infinitive: to potage
• gerund: potaging
• participle: potaged

Origin and Evolution of potage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'potage' originates from the Old French word 'potage', which comes from the Latin word 'potāticum' meaning 'something to drink'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a thick soup or stew, the term 'potage' has evolved to encompass a wider range of dishes, including various types of soups and porridges.