light cream

• Produit laitier à plus faible teneur en matière grasse que la crème épaisse, contenant généralement environ 18 à 30 % de matière grasse laitière, utilisé dans le café, les sauces et les desserts légers.

A dairy product with a lower fat content than heavy cream, typically containing around 18-30% milk fat, used in coffee, sauces, and light desserts.

1. Dairy productB1formal

   A type of cream with a lower fat content (typically around 18-30%) compared to heavy cream, used in cooking and coffee.

   crème légère

   • She added a splash of light cream to her coffee.
   • Light cream is perfect for making creamy soups without being too heavy.
   • The recipe calls for light cream, not heavy cream.

2. Pale yellow colorB2formal

   A very pale, soft yellow or off-white color, resembling the color of diluted cream.

   crème claire

   • The walls were painted a light cream color.
   • She wore a light cream dress to the summer party.
   • The light cream curtains let in a soft, warm light.