connoisseur

• Nom désignant une personne possédant une connaissance experte et un jugement fin dans un domaine particulier, notamment l'art, la cuisine ou les boissons.

A noun referring to a person who has expert knowledge and keen appreciation in a particular field, especially in the arts, food, or drink.

1. Expert in fine arts or tasteC1formal

   A person who has expert knowledge and keen appreciation of the arts, food, drink, or other matters of taste.

   Connaisseur (expert en arts ou en goût)

   • He is a connoisseur of fine wines and can identify the vintage blindfolded.
   • The art connoisseur immediately recognized the painting as a genuine Rembrandt.
   • Only a true connoisseur can appreciate the subtle flavors in this dish.

   Synonymesaficionadoappreciatorarbiterauthoritycognoscentecriticepicureexpertgourmetjudgemavenspecialist

2. Discriminating judgeC1formal

   A person who is able to make fine distinctions and judgments in a particular field.

   Connaisseur (juge averti)

   • She is a connoisseur of classical music and rarely attends modern concerts.
   • The cigar connoisseur carefully examined the wrapper before lighting it.
   • As a connoisseur of literature, he could detect the author's influences immediately.

   Synonymesaficionadoauthoritycognoscentecriticexpertjudgespecialist