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leaven

/ˈlɛv.ən/

Translations

leavennoun

leavens

The baker added leaven to the dough to ensure it would rise properly.

Le boulanger a ajouté du levain à la pâte pour qu’elle lève correctement.

Additional translations

fermentAu sens figuré.

Synonyms

rising agent

leavenverb

leavened

Past Simple

leavened

Past Participle

leavening

Gerund

/ˈlɛv.ən/

faire lever

She decided to leaven the bread dough with yeast to make it fluffy and light.

Elle a décidé de faire lever la pâte à pain avec de la levure pour la rendre moelleuse et légère.

Additional translations

releverAu sens figuré.

Synonyms

leavennoun

A substance, typically yeast, that is used to make dough rise and become light by producing gas bubbles.

The baker added leaven to the dough to ensure it would rise properly.

An element, influence, or agent that works subtly to lighten, enliven, or modify a whole.

Her positive attitude served as a leaven in the otherwise tense meeting.

leavenverb

To cause dough or batter to rise by adding a leavening agent, such as yeast or baking powder.

She decided to leaven the bread dough with yeast to make it fluffy and light.

To permeate or transform something for the better, often by introducing a subtle or uplifting element.

His humor helped to leaven the otherwise serious meeting, making it more enjoyable for everyone.