English–French

“spice” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/epis/

Example

Cette épice donne du piquant au plat.

This spice adds a kick to the dish.

Illustration for épice (spice)

How to say “spice” in French

“Spice” in French is épice.

A compact source of aroma or piquancy that transforms a dish without forming its main bulk.

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

Example sentences with épice

Cette épice est très aromatique.

This spice is very aromatic.

Tips for using épice

  • In French, épice is broader than piment: épice can mean a spice generally, whereas piment refers specifically to a pepper such as chili.

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