avec
Not without, abroad
Avec is the French word for "with," sometimes used in English to add Continental flair or culinary pretension: roast chicken avec jus, coffee avec cream.
It appears occasionally in fashion and food writing, usually signaling sophistication—or mocking it.
At the side of
- togetherIn union or proximity
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
- pairedJoined as two
- coupledJoined in pairs
joined · combined · accompanied · beside · among · amid · entwined · intermingled
Unified group or outfit
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
fellowship · cohesion · bonding · kinship · rapport · amity · companionship · mutuality
Joined as two
- wine pairingSelecting vintages for dishes
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- garnishDecorative food topping
- servedProvided food or assistance
plated · accompanied · complemented · dressed · drizzled · topped · finished · presented
Cheese, in French
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
Paris · Provence · terroir · sommelier · pâtisserie · café · bouillabaisse · ratatouille
alongside
At the side of
- togetherIn union or proximity
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
- pairedJoined as two
coupled · joined · combined · accompanied · beside · among · amid · entwined · intermingled · interwoven
ensemble
Unified group or outfit
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
harmony · fellowship · cohesion · bonding · kinship · rapport · amity · companionship · mutuality · esprit de corps
paired
Joined as two
- wine pairingSelecting vintages for dishes
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- garnishDecorative food topping
served · plated · accompanied · complemented · dressed · drizzled · topped · finished · presented · arranged
fromage
Cheese, in French
croissant · Paris · Provence · terroir · sommelier · pâtisserie · café · bouillabaisse · ratatouille · coq au vin