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poêle
stove
The French word 'poêle' is used similarly to the English word 'stove'. It refers to the kitchen appliance used for cooking food with heat. Like English, it can be used in various contexts related to cooking and kitchens.
Example sentences using: poêle
La poêle est sur la cuisinière.
The pan is on the stove.
In this sentence, the term 'poêle' is used to refer to a cooking utensil, specifically a pan that is placed on the stove.
Je dois acheter une nouvelle poêle.
I need to buy a new pan.
This sentence uses 'poêle' to mean a pan, indicating that the speaker needs to purchase a new one for cooking purposes.
La poêle chauffait rapidement.
The pan heated up quickly.
In this example, 'poêle' is used to describe a pan that is heating up quickly, possibly on a stove.