dégoutter

Senses

1. 1.

   to stop dripping, to stop having drops fall

   to cease dripping or having liquid fall in drops

2. 2.

   to drain (of liquid)

   to allow or cause liquid to drain away completely

Examples

• "La vaisselle dégoutte sur l'égouttoir."

  The dishes are draining on the dish rack.

• "Laisse la viande dégoutter quelques minutes avant de la servir."

  Let the meat drain for a few minutes before serving it.

• "Le linge dégoutte lentement après le rinçage."

  The laundry is dripping slowly after rinsing.

Usage

A regular -er verb, often used in cooking and domestic contexts. Synonymous with "égoutter" but less common. Frequently appears in the present participle form "dégouttes" or "dégoutte" when describing the draining process. Not to be confused with "dégoûter" (to disgust).