chef
шеф-повар
professional cook
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chef with Russian translation
chef usage examples
The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant.
Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.
The chef tasted the sauce and smiled.
Шеф-повар попробовал соус и улыбнулся.
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Основной термин «шеф-повар» — общий нейтральный термин для профессионального повара, часто руководителя кухни.
The chef prepared a special tasting menu for guests.
«Повар» — более общий термин; может означать как профессионала, так и домашнего повара; менее статусный, чем «шеф-повар».
She's a great cook who makes simple, comforting meals.
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В чем разница в английском между cooked, boiled, baked и fried
Разница между cooked, boiled, baked и fried: общее «приготовленный» и три способа готовки — в воде, в духовке или в масле.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
What does chef mean?
professional cook
How do you pronounce chef?
chef is pronounced as /ˈʃef/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is chef used in a sentence?
The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant. Translation: Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.
Is chef part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is chef part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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