CRÈME BRÛLÉE Meaning of CRÈME BRÛLÉE in English [ ˌkrɛm bru:'leɪ ]■ noun ( plural crèmes brûlées pronunciation same or ~s -'leɪz ) a dessert of custard topped with caramelized sugar.OriginFr., lit. 'burnt cream'. Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004