Definition

A type of sweet spread made from fruit, often used as a preserve or jam.

Example

She spread the confiture on her toast for breakfast.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making confiture at home?

No, but it sounds delicious! How do you do it?

It's pretty simple; you just need some fruit and sugar to start.

That sounds easy enough! I should give confiture a try this weekend.

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Root Explanation

Confiture is derived from the Old French word *confiture*, which means a preserve or jam, and is related to the Latin *conficere* (meaning to prepare or make). The word combines the idea of preparing or making a sweet preserve from fruits or other ingredients.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'preparing' ('conficere') something sweet, like a jam or preserve, to remember that 'confiture' refers to a sweet preserve.

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