allumette

English

Etymology

From French.

Noun

allumette (plural allumettes)

  1. A matchstick.
  2. A matchstick-sized cut of potatoes; french fries.

French

Etymology

From allumer (“to light”) +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /a.ly.mɛt/
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Noun

allumette f (plural allumettes)

  1. match (small flammable object)
  2. shoestring French fry

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