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French
Etymology
From Spanish pepita.
Pronunciation
Noun
pépite f (plural pépites)
- nugget
- pépite d’or ― gold nugget
- (figuratively) gem, treasure (piece of choice, precious element)
- les pépites d’un discours ― the gems of a speech
C’est une pépite... un pro absolu.- He is a gem – an absolute professional.
Une petite pépite du cinéma indépendant.- This is a small treasure of independent filmmaking.
- sprinkles (used for decorating food)
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