égoutter

Senses

1. 1.

   to drain

   to remove liquid by letting it flow away or by pouring it out

2. 2.

   to drip; to let drip

   to allow liquid to drop off gradually; to place something to dry by draining

Examples

• "Égoutter les pâtes après la cuisson."

  Drain the pasta after cooking.

• "Laisse les assiettes égoutter sur le séchoir."

  Let the dishes drip-dry on the rack.

• "Il faut égoutter le fromage blanc toute la nuit."

  You need to drain the fresh cheese overnight.

Usage

Common in cooking and kitchen contexts. Often used in the passive or reflexive form ("s'égoutter"). Synonyms include "drainer" and "verser l'eau de".