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La croûte
This noun refers to the outer layer of bread or cheese. In French, you might hear 'casser la croûte', which is an idiom meaning 'to have a snack'.
Examples in context
Certains préfèrent la croûte du fromage, d'autres l'enlèvent.
Some prefer the cheese rind, others remove it.
La croûte de ce pain est parfaitement croustillante et dorée.
The crust of this bread is perfectly crispy and golden.
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