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fumets

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UK/fjuːˈmeɪz/
US/fjuːˈmeɪz/

“fumets” is a form of “fumet”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meanings

  1. nounpluralformaltechnical

    Concentrated cooking smells or flavors, especially from meat, fish, or vegetables.

    Grammar: Always plural in this sense; the singular 'fumet' is rare.

    Patterns

    • the fumets of something

    The kitchen was filled with the fumets of roasting lamb and herbs.

    The sauce captured the fumets of the sea.

  2. nouncountabletechnical

    A concentrated stock used in cooking to add flavor to sauces.

    Grammar: Countable when referring to a specific type of stock: a fish fumet, two fumets.

    Patterns

    • a fumet of something
    • make a fumet

    The chef prepared a fumet of mushrooms for the risotto.

    Use a fish fumet as the base for this soup.

Word forms

singularfumet

Common combinations

fish fumet
The recipe calls for a fish fumet made from bones and white wine.
fumet of mushrooms
A fumet of mushrooms adds depth to the vegetarian dish.
the fumets of roasting meat
The fumets of roasting meat drifted through the house.

Synonyms and how they differ

aroma
A pleasant smell, often from food or drink; 'fumet' is more specific to cooking and can be concentrated.
stock
A liquid base for soups and sauces; 'fumet' is a type of concentrated stock, often used in French cuisine.

Word family

fumet noun
The singular form; a concentrated stock or aroma.

Commonly confused: fumets or fumes?

fumets vs fumes

Smoke or gas that smells strongly; 'fumets' are cooking aromas or stocks, not harmful gases.

Practice

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