English–French

“savor” in French

French

Alsosavourer

Pronunciation

IPA/degyste/

Example

Elle aime déguster le chocolat avec du café.

She likes to savor chocolate with coffee.

Illustration for déguster (savor)

How to say “savor” in French

“Savor” in French is déguster.

A careful tasting that lingers on aroma, flavor, and subtle quality.

Full entry for déguster: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déguster

Pour apprécier le vin, il faut déguster lentement.

To appreciate wine, you need to taste slowly.

Tips for using déguster

  • Unlike goûter, déguster usually suggests deliberate appreciation rather than simply tasting or having a snack.

Other French words for “savor”

Je veux savourer ce plat.

I want to savor this dish.

“savor” in other languages