caramel

• Décrit une couleur, une saveur ou une texture rappelant le caramel, une confiserie sucrée obtenue en chauffant du sucre.

Describes a color, flavor, or texture resembling caramel, a sweet confection made from heated sugar.

1. Color descriptionB1formal

   Having a moderate yellow-brown color, similar to that of caramel candy.

   couleur caramel

   • She wore a beautiful caramel coat.
   • The walls were painted a warm caramel shade.
   • His caramel eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

   Synonymesamberbutterscotchgoldenhoneytawnytoffee

• Substance ou friandise obtenue par cuisson du sucre, souvent avec du beurre et de la crème, utilisée comme confiserie ou pour colorer et aromatiser des préparations ; désigne aussi une couleur brun doré.

A noun referring to a chewy candy made from caramelized sugar, butter, and milk, or to burnt sugar used for coloring and flavoring food, or to a medium to dark tan color.

1. A2formalculinary

   A firm, chewy candy made by heating sugar, butter, and milk together until caramelized.

   caramel mou

   • She bought a bag of soft caramels from the store.
   • The caramel melted in my mouth, leaving a sweet taste.
   • He loves making homemade caramels for the holidays.

2. Burnt sugar for coloringB1formalculinary

   A dark, sweet syrup or solid made by heating sugar until it browns, used to color and flavor food.

   Caramel (colorant et arôme)

   • The chef added caramel to the sauce for a rich color.
   • Caramel is often used in desserts like flan and pudding.
   • She drizzled warm caramel over the ice cream.

3. B1formal

   A medium to dark tan color, resembling the shade of cooked sugar.

   couleur caramel

   • She painted her room a warm caramel color.
   • The leather sofa was a beautiful caramel shade.
   • He wore a caramel-colored jacket to the party.

   Synonymesbeigebuffbutterscotchfawntantoffee