Meaning of the word "nouvelle cuisine" in English

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nouvelle cuisine

US /ˌnuː.vel kwɪˈziːn/
UK /ˌnuː.vel kwɪˈziːn/
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Noun

1.

a modern style of French cooking that avoids rich, heavy sauces and emphasizes fresh ingredients, lighter preparations, and artistic presentation.

Example:
The restaurant is known for its innovative approach to nouvelle cuisine.
Many chefs embraced nouvelle cuisine in the 1970s.
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