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macérer (verb)

To soften or infuse food by steeping it in a liquid.

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Imagine a 'Ma' holding a 'Sere' (like cereal) and dipping it into a bowl of milk to soften it. The 'Ma' is 'ma', the 'Se...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'macérer' for general soaking or cleaning. → Use 'tremper' for general soaking or cleaning.

Confusing 'macérer' with 'masser'. → 'Macérer' is for soaking food; 'masser' is for massaging the body.

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