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une recette

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: recipe, formula; takings

J'ai une bonne recette de soupe à l'oignon - I have a good recipe for French onion soup.

C'est une recette secrète - It's a secret formula.

On a fait une bonne recette aujourd'hui - The takings were good today.

Related: faire recette - to be successful; les recettes - receipts, revenue

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Pronunciation: [reu seht] Audio Link

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