Usage Note
Quiche originated in the Lorraine region of France; quiche lorraine is the classic version with lardons and eggs. The word is borrowed from Alsatian/German Küche (kitchen). In colloquial French, quiche can also mean a stupid or clueless person (informal insult).
Examples
"Elle prépare une quiche lorraine pour le déjeuner."
Natural Translation
She is making a quiche lorraine for lunch.
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