pain perdu

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Etymology

Literally, lost bread; so called because it was made from bread that was too stale to be eaten normally, but still usable for this purpose.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ̃ pɛʁ.dy/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Noun

pain perdu m (uncountable)

  1. (France) French toast
    Synonym: pain doré (Canada)