English–French
“delicacy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/delikatɛs/
Example
Elle parle avec délicatesse.
She speaks with delicacy.
How to say “delicacy” in French
“Delicacy” in French is délicatesse.
Careful, graceful handling that avoids hurting someone while preserving elegance in conduct.
Example sentences with délicatesse
Il a manipulé le vase avec délicatesse.
He handled the vase with delicacy.
Tips for using délicatesse
- English delicacy can refer to fine food or a weakness, whereas French délicatesse commonly concerns tact or elegance.