Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sucre
Noun
/ˈsuː.kreɪ/
Definition
Sucre is a unit of currency that was used in Ecuador before the introduction of the United States dollar.
Examples
- The ecuadorean people used the sucre for transactions before dollarization happened.
- In French cuisine, sucre is a key ingredient in many desserts.
Meaning
The term ‘sucre’ can also refer to sugar in French, which is often used in culinary contexts.
Synonyms
- currency (for the monetary context)
- sweetener (for the culinary context)
