buffet

US /bəˈfeɪ/
UK /bəˈfeɪ/
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1.

buffet

a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves

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The hotel offers a breakfast buffet every morning.
L'hôtel propose un buffet de petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
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We enjoyed a delicious seafood buffet by the beach.
Nous avons apprécié un délicieux buffet de fruits de mer au bord de la plage.
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smorgasbordspreadself-service meal
2.

buffet, bahut

a cabinet or sideboard for holding dishes and other dining accessories

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She placed the antique vase on the dining room buffet.
Elle a placé le vase antique sur le buffet de la salle à manger.
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The elegant buffet complemented the classic decor.
L'élégant buffet complétait le décor classique.
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sideboarddressercredenza
1.

frapper, secouer, heurter

to strike repeatedly and violently

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The strong winds buffeted the small boat.
Les vents violents frappaient le petit bateau.
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He was buffeted by criticism from all sides.
Il a été secoué par les critiques de toutes parts.
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strikehitbatterpummellash
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buffet car