French Conversation · Level 163
30 words
French word
épicer
Pronunciation
IPA/epise/
Meaning
- verbseason
Example
J'épice la soupe avec du curry.
I season the soup with curry.
More examples
On peut épicer le plat avec du paprika.
You can season the dish with paprika.
Core concept
Spices or herbs are worked into a dish to strengthen its taste and add aromatic complexity.
Common phrases
épicer un plat
season a dish
épicer la soupe
season the soup
épicer avec des épices
season using spices
Similar words
assaisonner: Seasoning food with salt, oil, vinegar, or similar ingredients.
pimenter: Adding chili or spices to give food a hotter flavor.
saler: Adding salt to adjust the flavor of food.
parfumer: Giving food or drink a pleasant aroma with herbs or flavorings.
Definition in French
Mettre des épices ou des aromates dans un plat pour en renforcer le goût.
Word origin
Épicer is a derivative of épice, whose Old French form espice comes from Latin species and acquired the specialized sense "spice" from the earlier sense "kind".
Usage tips
- The related adjective épicé can describe a strongly seasoned or spicy dish, but it does not necessarily mean that the dish contains only hot chili.