French Conversation · Level 156
28 words
French word
exquis
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛkski/
Meaning
- adjectivedelicious
Example
Le dessert était exquis.
The dessert was delicious.
More examples
Ce plat était vraiment exquis.
This dish was truly exquisite.
Core concept
A dish presented with such refined flavor that every element seems exceptionally well chosen.
Common phrases
plat exquis
exquisite dish
vin exquis
exquisite wine
Similar words
bon: Tasty and satisfying in an everyday, familiar way.
délicieux: Exceptionally delicious and deeply pleasing to eat.
savoureux: Aromatic and richly flavored, with enjoyable depth.
succulent: Juicy and tender, with a rich, concentrated savory flavor.
Definition in French
Qui se dit d'une nourriture ou d'une boisson au goût exceptionnellement plaisant et soigné.
Word origin
The adjective exquis is a learned borrowing from Latin exquisitus, which originally described something carefully selected or sought out.
Usage tips
- Exquis agrees with the noun: masculine singular is exquis, feminine singular is exquise, and feminine plural is exquises.
Other meanings
- exquisiteadjective
- excellentadjective
Opposites
- mauvaisbadadjective
- insipideblandadjective