French Conversation · Level 100
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French word
minéralité
Pronunciation
IPA/mineʁalite/
Meaning
- feminine nounmineral content
Example
La minéralité de cette eau est élevée.
The mineral content of this water is high.
More examples
On sent la minéralité quand on goûte cette eau.
You can sense the minerality when tasting this water.
Core concept
A clean mineral presence, like a cool stony or faintly metallic note, sensed in water, wine, or food.
Similar words
goût: The overall sensation of taste experienced when food or drink enters the mouth.
saveur: A distinct flavor impression perceived in food or drink.
arôme: A characteristic aroma or scent rising from food or drink.
salinité: The strength or impression of saltiness perceived on the tongue.
Definition in French
Propriété d'une eau, d'un vin ou d'un aliment liée à la présence de minéraux ou à l'impression gustative qu'ils laissent
Word origin
French minéralité derives from the adjective minéral, from Latin mineralis, with the noun-forming suffix -ité.
Usage tips
- In wine, minéralité usually describes a perceived flavor impression, while in water it often refers to measurable mineral content.
Other meanings
- mineral characternoun