sugar loaf

• Forme traditionnelle de sucre raffiné en cône dur, largement utilisée avant la généralisation du sucre en poudre. Le terme peut aussi désigner une montagne ou une colline de forme conique similaire.

A traditional form of refined sugar shaped into a solid cone, commonly used before the widespread availability of granulated sugar. The term can also refer to a mountain or hill with a similar conical shape.

1. Traditional sugar coneB2formal

   A traditional form of refined sugar, shaped into a solid cone with a rounded top, used before granulated sugar became common.

   pain de sucre

   • In the 19th century, sugar was often sold as a sugar loaf.
   • The cook had to break pieces off the sugar loaf to sweeten the tea.
   • Sugar loaves were wrapped in blue paper to protect them.

2. Mountain or hill shapeB2formal

   A geographical feature, such as a mountain or hill, that resembles the shape of a traditional sugar loaf.

   Pain de sucre

   • Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is a famous landmark.
   • The hikers climbed the sugar loaf hill for a panoramic view.
   • The island's highest point is a sugar loaf peak.