verb🔗SharePétrirTo work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc."The baker kneaded the dough for ten minutes to make sure the bread would be soft and fluffy. "Le boulanger a pétri la pâte pendant dix minutes pour s'assurer que le pain serait moelleux et gonflant.foodutensilworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePétrir, malaxerTo treat or form as if by kneading; to beat."The baker kneaded the dough for ten minutes before letting it rise. "Le boulanger a pétri la pâte pendant dix minutes avant de la laisser lever.actionfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePétrir(of cats) To make an alternating pressing motion with the two front paws."The cat purred loudly as it kneaded the soft blanket with its paws. "Le chat ronronnait bruyamment en pétrissant la couverture moelleuse avec ses pattes.animalactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePétrir, malaxerTo mix thoroughly; form into a homogeneous compound."The baker kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic. "Le boulanger a pétri la pâte jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit lisse et élastique.foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
