Definition

A dish of food that has been warmed up again, often referring to leftovers.

Example

After the party, we had some delicious rechauffe for dinner.

Conversation

What do you think about having some leftovers for dinner?

Sure, but I hope it's not just a boring rechauffe from last week.

Actually, I added some spices to the rechauffe to make it more exciting.

That sounds great! I love when leftovers get a little makeover.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rechauffe → It comes from the French word 'réchauffer', which is formed from 're-' (meaning again) and 'chauffer' (meaning to heat). The word refers to the act of heating something again, particularly food.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heating again' — 're-' means again, and 'chauffer' means to heat. This helps you remember that 'rechauffe' refers to reheating something.

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