whisk

UK
/wɪsk/
US
/wɪsk/

Translations

whisknoun
whisks
pl
UK
/wɪsk/
US
/wɪsk/
fouetUstensile de cuisine.
She used a whisk to beat the eggs until they were fluffy.
Elle a utilisé un fouet pour battre les œufs jusqu’à ce qu’ils deviennent mousseux.
Additional translations
gesteMouvement léger et rapide.
balayettePetit balai pour enlever la poussière ou les miettes.
whiskverb
whisked
Past Simple
whisked
Past Participle
whisking
Gerund
UK
/wɪsk/
US
/wɪsk/
fouetterCuisine.
He whisked the eggs until they were light and fluffy.
Il a fouetté les œufs jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient légers et mousseux.
emporterSens de déplacement rapide et soudain.
The waiter whisked the plates away before we had finished eating.
Le serveur a emporté les assiettes avant que nous ayons fini de manger.
whiskadjective
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "whisk attachment")
fouetEmploi attributif en vocabulaire de cuisine.
She bought a new whisk attachment for her mixer.
Elle a acheté un nouvel accessoire fouet pour son mixeur.

Definitions

whisknoun
A kitchen utensil consisting of a long handle with a series of wire loops at the end, used for beating, stirring, or whipping ingredients.
She used a whisk to beat the eggs until they were fluffy.
A quick, light brushing or sweeping motion.
With a whisk of her hand, she cleared the crumbs off the table.
A small broom or bundle of twigs or straw used for brushing dust or crumbs.
He brushed the dust from his coat with a small whisk.
whiskverb
To beat or stir a substance, especially eggs or cream, with a light, rapid movement.
He whisked the eggs until they were light and fluffy.
To move or take someone or something somewhere quickly and suddenly, often to remove from notice.
The waiter whisked the plates away before we had finished eating.
whiskadjective
Designed for or relating to beating or whipping ingredients; used before another noun.
She bought a new whisk attachment for her mixer.