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garnishing

/ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Translations

garnishingnoun

garnishings

garnitureCuisine ; élément décoratif ajouté à un plat ou à une boisson.

The dish was topped with a delicate garnishing of micro-greens.

Le plat était garni d'une délicate garniture de micro-pousses.

Additional translations

garnissageCuisine ; action de décorer un plat avec des garnitures.

Synonyms

garnishingadjective

more garnishing

Comp.

most garnishing

Super.

/ˈɡɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to modify nouns that relate to decorative items or tools for food presentation.

de décorationCuisine ; s'emploie pour ce qui sert à décorer ou à embellir un plat.

She bought a garnishing kit for her elaborate cakes.

Elle a acheté un kit de décoration pour ses gâteaux élaborés.

Synonyms

garnishverb

garnishing

Gerund

garnished

Past Simple

garnished

Past Participle

garnishing

Gerund

/ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪʃ/

Regular transitive verb; can also take legal sense in US usage.

agrémenterFiguré : ajouter des détails pour enrichir un propos, un récit.

She likes to garnish her anecdotes with dramatic pauses and vivid imagery.

Elle aime agrémenter ses anecdotes de pauses dramatiques et d’images saisissantes.

pratiquer une saisie sur salaireDroit.

The court ordered the employer to garnish his wages until the judgment was paid.

Le tribunal a ordonné à l’employeur de pratiquer une saisie sur salaire jusqu’au paiement du jugement.

garnirCuisine.

Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of chopped chives before serving.

Garnissez la soupe d’une pincée de ciboulette hachée avant de servir.

Additional translations

enjoliverFiguré : avec une nuance plus littéraire ou expressive.

Synonyms

dress up

spruce up

Definitions

garnishingnoun

A decorative item placed on food or drink to enhance its appearance or flavor.

The dish was topped with a delicate garnishing of micro-greens.

The act of decorating or embellishing food with garnishes.

Garnishing is an important step in the presentation of a gourmet meal.

garnishingadjective

Relating to or intended for decorating food or drink.

She bought a garnishing kit for her elaborate cakes.

garnishverb

To decorate or embellish food or drink by adding small items such as herbs, fruit, or other condiments.

Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of chopped chives before serving.

Law. To seize money or property, especially wages, by legal authority in order to satisfy a debt or claim.

The court ordered the employer to garnish his wages until the judgment was paid.

Figurative. To embellish or adorn something, such as a story or statement, with decorative or excessive details.

She likes to garnish her anecdotes with dramatic pauses and vivid imagery.