Sous Meaning
/suːz/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounplural of sou
nounObsolete form of sou (“French coin”).
"The moment I cast my eyes upon him, I was predetermined not to give him a single sous […]"— 1802, Laurence Sterne, A sentimental journey through France and Italy, page 28:
nounplural of sous
nounClipping of sous-chef.
"Denise left the Generator [restaurant] in the hands of her sous and took the train to New York to bail out her feckless brother and entertain her parents."— 2001, Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections:
nameplural of Sou
Sentence Examples
The sous chef stood at the stove, stirring the simmering soup with a large spoon.
Tom was promoted to sous chef.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the busy kitchen, the ____ chef assists the executive chef with daily tasks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In a professional kitchen, the ____ chef is the second-in-command, working directly under the head chef.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the busy kitchen, the ____ chef assists the executive chef with daily tasks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In a professional kitchen, the ____ chef is the second-in-command, working directly under the head chef.