pépite

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Spanish pepita.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pépite f (plural pépites)

  1. nugget
    pépite d’orgold nugget
  2. (figuratively) gem, treasure (piece of choice, precious element)
    les pépites d’un discoursthe gems of a speech
    C’est une pépite... un pro absolu.
    He is a gem – an absolute professional.
    Une petite pépite du cinéma indépendant.
    This is a small treasure of independent filmmaking.
  3. sprinkles (used for decorating food)

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