pépite

See also: pepite

French

Etymology

From Spanish pepita.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pe.pit/

Noun

pépite f (plural pépites)

nugget
pépite d’or ― gold nugget
(figuratively) gem, treasure (piece of choice, precious element)
les pépites d’un discours ― the gems of a speech

C’est une pépite... un pro absolu.
He is a gem – an absolute professional.

Une petite pépite du cinéma indépendant.
This is a small treasure of independent filmmaking.
sprinkles (used for decorating food)

Further reading

“pépite”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
“pépite” in Dictionnaire français en ligne Larousse.
“pépite” in Dico en ligne Le Robert.

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