Fromage: meaning, definitions and examples

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fromage

[ ˈfrɒmɑːʒ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food

A type of cheese, typically made from cow's milk or goat's milk.

Synonyms

cheese, dairy product.

Examples of usage

I love trying different types of fromage from around the world.
The cheese shop had a wide selection of fromage to choose from.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

informal

Money, especially in the context of bribes or incentives.

Synonyms

bribe, money.

Examples of usage

He was caught accepting fromage in exchange for favorable treatment.
The corrupt official demanded fromage to look the other way.

Translations

Translations of the word "fromage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 queijo

🇮🇳 पनीर

🇩🇪 Käse

🇮🇩 keju

🇺🇦 сир

🇵🇱 ser

🇯🇵 チーズ

🇫🇷 fromage

🇪🇸 queso

🇹🇷 peynir

🇰🇷 치즈

🇸🇦 جبن

🇨🇿 sýr

🇸🇰 syr

🇨🇳 奶酪

🇸🇮 sir

🇮🇸 ostur

🇰🇿 ірімшік

🇬🇪 ყველი

🇦🇿 pendir

🇲🇽 queso

Etymology

The word 'fromage' originated from French, where it simply means 'cheese'. It has been adopted into English to refer to a type of cheese. Over time, it has also gained a slang meaning related to money, particularly in corrupt practices. The versatility of the word allows it to be used in various contexts, from discussing gourmet cheeses to illustrating financial misconduct.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,188, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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