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Are cuire and cuisiner interchangeable? If not, please explain when to use each one.

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Are cuire and cuisiner interchangeable? If not, please explain when to use each one.

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Chocolate mousse cooking tips!"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Ann,

No they aren't -

You will use  'cuisiner' (or 'faire cuire') for a person = to do the cooking/ to cook

An ingredient will 'cook'.

Hope this helps! 

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Are cuire and cuisiner interchangeable? If not, please explain when to use each one.

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