crispy

• Qualifie un aliment qui est ferme, sec et se casse facilement en le mordant, souvent avec un bruit agréable.

Describes food that is firm, dry, and breaks easily when bitten, often with a pleasant sound.

1. Tender and brittleA2informalculinary

   Having a firm, dry, and easily broken texture, often associated with food that is cooked until it is lightly browned and crunchy.

   Croquant

   • The bacon was cooked until it was perfectly crispy.
   • She loves the crispy edges of a well-baked lasagna.
   • The fried chicken had a delightfully crispy coating.

   Synonymesbrittlecrisp

   Antonymeschewyflabbylimpmushysoftsoggy

2. Fresh and firmA2informal

   Describing vegetables or fruit that are fresh and have a firm texture that breaks easily when bitten.

   Frais et ferme (croquant)

   • The lettuce was crisp and fresh from the garden.
   • He bit into a crispy apple.
   • The celery sticks were cold and crispy.

   Synonymescrisp

   Antonymeslimpmushysoftsoggy

3. Brisk and invigoratingB1informal

   Describing weather or air that is fresh, cool, and stimulating.

   Vif et revigorant

   • The morning air was crisp and clean.
   • They enjoyed a walk in the crisp autumn weather.
   • The mountain breeze felt crisp against her face.

   Synonymesbracingbriskcrispfreshinvigoratingnippyrefreshingsnappy

   Antonymesheavymuggyoppressivestiflingsultry