How can you tell if an egg is fresh?

A trick to tell if an egg is fresh: give it a dip!

To find out if an egg is fresh or not, simply fill a bowl or saucepan with cold water, take an egg and gently place it in the water.

If the egg floats and stays on the surface: no need to think, throw it away immediately!
On the other hand, if the egg falls directly to the bottom of the collector: it is very fresh and can even be enjoyed soft-boiled.
If the egg floats between two waters : it will be eaten as an omelet, a hard-boiled egg …