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melba

/ˈmel.bə/

Traduction: Nom propre se rapportant à la célèbre soprano australienne Nellie Melba (1861-1931), ou à des mets, desserts ou préparations culinaires nommés en son honneur, comme la pêche Melba ou le toast Melba.

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noun

formalaustralian/ˈmel.bə/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a famous Australian operatic soprano who lived from 1861 to 1931.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre se rapportant à la célèbre soprano australienne Nellie Melba (1861-1931), ou à des mets, desserts ou préparations culinaires nommés en son honneur, comme la pêche Melba ou le toast Melba.
  1. Famous Australian Soprano B2 formal

    Refers to Dame Nellie Melba, the renowned Australian operatic soprano who performed internationally in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    • Melba was one of the most famous singers of her era.
    • The opera house was packed for Melba's final performance.
    • Many recordings of Melba's voice are still preserved today.

    🇫🇷Célèbre soprano australienne

  2. Dessert or Food Item B1 informal culinary

    A type of dessert or food named after the singer, such as Peach Melba or Melba toast.

    • I ordered a Peach Melba for dessert at the restaurant.
    • Melba toast is a popular low-calorie snack.
    • The chef prepared a classic Melba with fresh raspberries.

    🇫🇷Melba (dessert ou mets)

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