word
French
Mise en Place
meez on PLAS
miːz ɒn plɑːsListen
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Syllable breakdown
meezonPLAS
Dictionary meaning
A French culinary phrase meaning 'everything in its place'; the professional kitchen practice of preparing, measuring, and organizing all ingredients and equipment before cooking begins.
History and origin
French
Examples
- A good mise en place is the foundation of efficient cooking in any professional kitchen.
- The culinary student learned that mise en place reduces errors and speeds up service.
Common mispronunciations
meez en playsmee-ZAN-plas
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