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creme de fraise: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌkrɛm də ˈfreɪz/US/ˌkrɛm də ˈfreɪz/

Formal / Specialized

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What does “creme de fraise” mean?

A French liqueur made from strawberries, literally 'cream of strawberry'.

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Meaning and Definition

A French liqueur made from strawberries, literally 'cream of strawberry'.

A sweet, pink, strawberry-flavored cream liqueur, often used in cocktails and desserts. It belongs to the category of fruit liqueurs known as 'crème de fruits'.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Usage is identical; it is a loan phrase from French used in English primarily in contexts of drinks, menus, and gastronomy. Both dialects use the French spelling, though 'cream' might be Anglicized in very informal contexts.

Connotations

Connotes sophistication, French cuisine, and premium or niche alcoholic beverages.

Frequency

Equally low frequency in both dialects. More likely encountered in specialty food/drink contexts (bars, liquor stores, upscale menus).

Grammar

How to Use “creme de fraise” in a Sentence

[verb] + creme de fraise: serve, pour, mix, make, drink, buycreme de fraise + [noun]: creme de fraise liqueur, creme de fraise cocktail, creme de fraise sauce

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
strawberry liqueurFrench liqueursweet liqueurfruit liqueur
medium
drizzle of creme de fraiseshot of creme de fraisebottle of creme de fraisemade with creme de fraise
weak
pinkdeliciousimportedartisanal

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in hospitality, import/export, and retail business related to alcoholic beverages.

Academic

Rarely used, except in culinary or cultural studies focusing on gastronomy.

Everyday

Used when discussing cocktails, recipes, or purchasing alcohol.

Technical

Used in bartending (mixology), culinary arts, and beverage industry specifications.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “creme de fraise”

Neutral

strawberry liqueurstrawberry cream liqueur

Weak

fruit liqueurberry liqueur

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “creme de fraise”

dry spiritbitter aperitif

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “creme de fraise”

  • Pronouncing 'fraise' to rhyme with 'raise' (/reɪz/) instead of the correct French-derived /ˈfreɪz/.
  • Writing it as 'cream de fraise' (Anglicized spelling).
  • Confusing it with 'crème de framboise' (raspberry liqueur).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is a liqueur, typically containing 15-25% alcohol by volume (ABV).

No, the 'creme' refers to its smooth, sweet, and viscous texture, not to dairy. It is usually dairy-free.

In English, it is commonly pronounced /ˈfreɪz/, approximating the French sound.

Creme de fraise is an alcoholic liqueur with a concentrated strawberry flavor and sugar. Strawberry syrup is non-alcoholic, used primarily as a sweetener or topping.

A French liqueur made from strawberries, literally 'cream of strawberry'.

Creme de fraise is usually formal / specialized in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “[No specific idioms. It is a proper noun for a product.]”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'Creme' sounds like 'cream' (sweet and thick), and 'fraise' sounds like 'frazzle' but is actually French for strawberry. So, 'sweet cream of strawberry'.

Conceptual Metaphor

LUXURY IS RARITY / PLEASURE IS SWEETNESS

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The dessert was finished with a of creme de fraise.
Multiple Choice

Creme de fraise is primarily used as a:

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