spoon

• Nom commun désignant un ustensile de cuisine ou de table, composé d'un manche et d'une partie creuse, utilisé pour porter des aliments liquides ou semi-liquides à la bouche, ainsi que par extension toute chose ayant une forme similaire ou une fonction de préhension.

A common noun referring to an object, concept, or entity that can be named or identified.

1. Utensil for eatingA1formal

   An implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.

   Cuillère (ustensile)

   • She used a spoon to eat her soup.
   • Please pass me a spoon for the dessert.
   • He stirred his coffee with a silver spoon.

2. A2informal

   A unit of measurement used in cooking, typically a teaspoon or tablespoon.

   Cuillère de mesure

   • Add two spoons of sugar to the mixture.
   • The recipe calls for a spoon of vanilla extract.
   • She measured the flour with a spoon.

   Synonymesspoonful

• Verbe signifiant soulever et déplacer quelque chose avec une cuillère, ou (familier) s'enlacer en position de cuillère, se blottir contre quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to lift and move something with a spoon, or to engage in amorous behavior (informal).

1. To serve or eat with a spoonA2formal

   To lift, move, or serve something using a spoon.

   Servir ou manger à la cuillère

   • She spooned the soup into bowls.
   • He spooned sugar into his coffee.
   • The chef spooned the sauce over the fish.

   Synonymesdipdishladlescoopserve

2. To cuddle closelyB2informal

   To lie close to someone in a position resembling stacked spoons, typically for warmth or affection.

   se blottir en cuillère

   • They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
   • She loves to spoon with her partner on cold nights.
   • The couple spooned under the blanket to keep warm.

   Synonymescuddlenestlenuzzlesnuggle