dauphine Definition
- 1a woman who is the wife or widow of a dauphin
- 2a type of potato dish made with sliced potatoes and cream
Using dauphine: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dauphine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dauphine was expected to become queen when her husband ascended to the throne.
Example
I ordered the dauphine potatoes as a side dish.
Origins of dauphine
from French 'dauphin', meaning 'heir to the French throne'
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Summary: dauphine in Brief
The term 'dauphine' [dɔːˈfiːn] can refer to a woman who is the wife or widow of a dauphin, or to a type of potato dish made with sliced potatoes and cream. An example of its usage in context is 'I ordered the dauphine potatoes as a side dish.'
