French word

savourer

Pronunciation

IPA/savuʁe/

Meaning

  • verbsavor

Example

Je veux savourer ce plat.

I want to savor this dish.

Illustration for savourer (savor)

More examples

Ils veulent savourer ce moment ensemble.

They want to savor this moment together.

Core concept

A person giving full, unhurried attention to a pleasurable taste or experience.

Common phrases

  • savourer un plat

    savor a dish

  • savourer chaque bouchée

    savor every bite

  • savourer le moment

    savor the moment

Similar words

déguster: To taste food or drink attentively while appreciating its flavor.
goûter: To sample a small amount to see what it tastes like.

Definition in French

Prendre le temps de goûter et d'apprécier pleinement quelque chose, surtout un aliment.

Word origin

The French verb savourer developed from Old French savourer and ultimately from Latin saporare, formed from sapor, taste or flavor.

Usage tips

  • Savourer also applies to non-food experiences such as a success, a moment, or a victory, not only to dishes.

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