French dictionary
monder/mɔ̃d/
verb · B2 · Frequency 13645
verb
Meanings
to blanch (vegetables)
Typically refers to briefly boiling vegetables then cooling them quickly, commonly used in cooking preparation.
to clean or purify
Refers to removing impurities or dirt from the surface of an object, commonly used for cleaning food or items.
Examples
Le chef monde les tomates avant de les plonger dans la sauce.
The chef blanches the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce.
La cuisinière monde les haricots verts pour préserver leur couleur.
The cook blanches the green beans to preserve their color.
Cette machine monde le riz avant son conditionnement.
This machine cleans and purifies the rice before it is packaged.