chef’s kiss
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chef’s kiss
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
1. (colloquial) (used to express approval or satisfaction)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. une merveille
We loved Spielberg's new movie. Chef's kiss!On a adoré le nouveau film de Spielberg. Une merveille !
b. un régal (for food)
The lasagna was absolutely delicious. Chef's kiss!Les lasagnes étaient absolument délicieuses. Un régal !
c. bravo
Your response to that rude comment was spot on. Chef's kiss!Ta réponse à ce commentaire grossier était tout à fait appropriée. Bravo !
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
2. (colloquial) (hand gesture that expresses approval or satisfaction)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I asked Talia if she liked the new restaurant and she answered with a chef's kiss.J'ai demandé à Talia si elle avait aimé le nouveau restaurant et elle m'a répondu en portant les doigts aux lèvres.
When Florian really likes something, he makes a chef's kiss and lifts his eyes to the sky.Quand Florian aime vraiment quelque chose, il fait mine d’embrasser le bout de ses doigts et lève les yeux au ciel.
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