chef
chef
professional cook
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chef with Russian translation
chef usage examples
Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.
The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant.
Шеф-повар попробовал соус и улыбнулся.
The chef tasted the sauce and smiled.
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chef belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
chef synonyms
What's the difference between chef / cook
The primary term for a professional cook, often implying the head of a kitchen; neutral and general.
The chef prepared a special tasting menu for guests.
Шеф-повар приготовил специальное дегустационное меню для гостей.
A more general term for someone who prepares food; can be professional or domestic, usually less status than 'chef'.
She's a great cook who makes simple, comforting meals.
Она отличный повар, готовит простые и уютные блюда.
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How to pronounce chef and what this word means
chef translation: шеф-повар. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce chef
/ˈʃef/
chef translation
шеф-повар
chef examples
The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant.
chef transcription
/ˈʃef/, /ə ˈʃɛf/
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Questions about this word
chef meaning: what does it mean?
professional cook
chef pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
chef is pronounced as /ˈʃef/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
chef definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The chef designed a new menu for the restaurant. Translation: Шеф-повар составил новое меню для ресторана.
Is chef part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is chef part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, chef (шеф-повар) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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