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What is another word for Sous?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːz] (IPA)

"Sous" is a French culinary term that refers to a position in a kitchen as an assistant or second-in-command to the head chef. This term has now become commonly used in the English language as well, and there are several synonyms that can be used in its place. Some of these include deputy, assistant, second, aide, or right-hand man. In culinary terms, the word also has several synonyms, such as sub-chef, assistant chef, junior chef, or line cook. Regardless of the industry or context in which it is used, these synonyms all convey the same idea of a supporting role or position.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sous

However, in this Paris of ours, where living is said to be so expensive, since the opening of those beneficent establishments for the sale of soup and cooked beef, and especially since those establishments have conceived the happy idea of serving their own products, a man may dine for seven Sous; yes, reader, for seven Sous!
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
No, it isn't a hat this time; but this cane-this isn't your clothes-beater, which wasn't worth six Sous.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
In place of my hat, which had a band exactly like this-very broad-and the same shape-they left a pitiful, disgraceful thing; and I was obliged to buy a new one the next day; and in place of my cane I found a sort of switch, of the kind they beat clothes with-not worth six Sous!
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock

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