English to French Meaning of onion - oignon


Onion :
oignon

oignon, poireau, Eschalot

oignonoignons
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Definitions of onion in English
Noun(1) the bulb of an onion plant(2) bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb(3) an aromatic flavorful vegetable
Examples of onion in English
(1) The onion rings had a charming light batter on them, but the frozen French fries were poor.(2) cook the onion in the oil until lightly coloured(3) Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot, and cook the onion for five minutes.(4) Melt half the butter in a shallow pan and cook the onion till soft and tender, stirring from time to time.(5) Fry the onion in the olive oil in a large frying pan, stirring occasionally, until it begins to colour.(6) In another saucepan cook the garlic and spring onions in the vegetable oil until the onion is soft but not brown.(7) onion rings(8) Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion , ginger and cumin seeds for 5 min.(9) Fork through the remaining butter with the peas, then spoon on to a warmed platter in a mound and scatter over the onion rings.(10) One of the oldest known herbs, garlic, is grown like an onion until the tops yellow and fall over.(11) Heat the olive oil and cook the onion gently for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.(12) Warm the olive oil in a shallow pan, peel and finely slice the onion and let it cook slowly in the oil with the bay leaf.(13) Sweat the onion and diced vegetables in a little olive oil, they should soften and turn golden without browning.(14) Warm the oil in a shallow pan then cook the onions , chillies and garlic till soft but not coloured.(15) Heat up some olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the onions on medium heat for a few minutes.(16) The saucy, oniony beans and yellow rice make it homey.
Related Phrases of onion
(1) onion soup ::
soupe aux oignons
(2) onion ring ::
rondelle d'oignon
(3) green onion ::
oignon vert
(4) spring onion ::
oignon
(5) yellow onion ::
oignon jaune
(6) pickled onion ::
oignons marinés
(7) chopped green onion ::
oignon vert haché
Synonyms
M
1. onion ::
oignon
2. leek ::
poireau
3. eschalot ::
Eschalot
Different Forms
onion, onions
Word Example from TV Shows
Did the Onion Knight come back with you?

Did the Onion Knight come back with you?

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5

sew it on your coat, fly the onion flag.

sew it on your coat, fly the ONION flag.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 8

Compromising the integrity
of all the other onion rings.

Compromising the integrity of all the other ONION rings.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 7

like a properly seasoned bowl
of onion soup.

like a properly seasoned bowl of ONION soup.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 10

- It's one onion ring.
- Just put it back before he comes.

- It's one ONION ring. - Just put it back before he comes.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 7

English to French Dictionary: onion

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