What does the cryptic crossword clue "Water-based dish from France is high level (7)" mean?

The definition is "high level". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLAT (synonym="PLAT") + EAU (synonym=""water" from France") = PLATEAU; definition: "high level" The answer is PLATEAU.

Water-based dish from France is high level (7)

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