French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
savoureux
Pronunciation
IPA/savuʁø/
Meaning
- adjectivedelicious
Example
Ce plat est savoureux.
This dish is delicious.
More examples
Le fromage est savoureux.
The cheese is flavorful.
Core concept
A dish with layered aromas and a satisfying, full taste.
Common phrases
un plat savoureux
a delicious dish
un fromage savoureux
a flavorful cheese
un repas savoureux
a delicious meal
Similar words
bon: Tasty in a simple, everyday sense.
délicieux: Delicious to an exceptional degree.
goûteux: Flavorful and clearly pronounced, with an enjoyable taste.
appétissant: Visually or aromatically enticing and inviting to eat.
Definition in French
Qui offre une sensation gustative riche et satisfaisante, souvent liée à la qualité des arômes.
Word origin
Savoureux comes from Old French savoreus, from Latin saporosus, formed from sapor, meaning taste or flavor, with -osus meaning full of.
Usage tips
- Savoureux highlights depth and character of flavor, while délicieux more broadly stresses that something is highly enjoyable to eat.