Évidé

Évidé is a French term that translates to "hollowed out" or "emptied" in English. It describes a process of removing the inner contents of something, typically to create a cavity or to lighten its weight. This can apply to various contexts, from culinary preparations to structural modifications.

In cooking, évidé is often used when preparing vegetables or fruits. For instance, apples might be évidés before being stuffed and baked. Similarly, certain vegetables like zucchini or peppers can be hollowed out to create a vessel for fillings. This process ensures that the item can hold other ingredients and that it cooks more evenly.

Beyond the culinary realm, the term can also be used in a more figurative sense. Something that is évidé might be described as lacking substance or depth, as if its core has been removed. This metaphorical usage implies a superficiality or hollowness in character, argument, or even a physical structure. The act of évidement, therefore, can refer to both a physical removal of material and a conceptual stripping away of essential components.