does the word 'buffet' come from French 'bouffe'?

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does the word 'buffet' come from French 'bouffe'?

2007-03-22 10:28:34 · 2 answers · asked by lushpoppy 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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No, it comes from the French word "buffet" which means "bench". Because a buffet is served on a long surface like a bench. The French word "bouffé" means "puffed out".

2007-03-22 12:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by unnua 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Of course its a french word

2016-03-29 00:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋