Phrase guide

mise en place

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /mizɑ̃ˈplas/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of preparation that involves having ingredients and equipment ready in advance, so that only cooking is required.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The preparation and layouts that are set up and used by line cooks at their stations in a commercial or restaurant kitchen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French mise en place (literally “setting into place”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: misaus — cooking: preparation
  • Hebrew: מיז אן פלאס — cooking: preparation