# crème fraîche

> English word · Noun · IPA /kɹɛmˈfɹɛʃ/

## Definitions
1. A slightly soured thick cream (generally less sour than sour cream).

## Etymology
Borrowed from French crème fraîche (literally “fresh cream”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/creme-fraiche