Définition et Signification de "pot"

Pot

NOM

casserole

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

What is a "pot"?

A pot is a kitchen utensil used for cooking food by boiling, stewing, or simmering. It typically consists of a deep, round container with straight or slightly flared sides, a flat bottom, and two handles on either side for easy lifting and pouring. Pots come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and ceramic, each offering different advantages for cooking. They are used for preparing a wide range of dishes, from soups, stews, and sauces to pasta, rice, and boiled vegetables.

pot de chambre, urinette

a portable or fixed plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination

herbe, marijuana

a common street name for marijuana, a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for recreational or medicinal purposes

Informal

pot (de fleur)

a container, made of plastic or clay, that is mainly used to grow plants in

un pot, un récipient

the amount or quantity contained within a pot, often referring to food or beverages that are cooked or prepared in such a container

potentiomètre, pot

a type of resistor with three terminals, including an adjustable center terminal, used to modify voltages in electronic devices such as radios and TV sets

ventre à bière, bedon

Slang term for a protruding belly or paunch, often resulting from excessive eating or lack of exercise

Informal

(poker) the total amount of money or chips wagered by players in a game, awarded to the winner

What is the "pot"?

In poker, the pot is the total amount of money or chips that players have bet during a hand. It starts with the initial blinds or antes and grows as players make their bets, raises, and calls throughout the betting rounds. The pot is won by the player who either has the best hand at the end of the game or who successfully bluffs other players into folding their hands. The pot is divided among the winners if there are multiple players with strong hands or in the case of a split pot.

un pot, une somme

a large quantity or amount of something, often used in the context of money or resources

pocket, pottage

the act of successfully hitting a ball into a pocket in pool and snooker

to pot

VERBE

mettre en pot

to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil

cuisiner à l'eau, pocher

to gently cook the food in a liquid or fat until it becomes tender and easily flaked or shredded

pot

potable