sou
noun
(formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.
sous
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pluralof sou.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sonenshein worked as a host, Vahle as a sous chef.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
But now the restaurant is "scrambling to do something to stay afloat" and figure out "what can be done without a gas connection", sous chef Dhruv Thapliyal told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
The centenarian enjoyed her birthday surrounded by friends and family at the home, with a special cake prepared by the sous chef, Kieran Lister.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Delpique is known to personally fill in for a sous chef or other nonunion worker, meaning his days can start at 6 a.m. and end close to midnight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
“Pate de foie gras, soupe a l’oignon, faisan sous cloche, salade endive, fromages et fruits et demi-tasse,” he said carefully, and clapped his hands again.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
