pasty

• Décrit un teint pâle et malsain, ou un aliment mou et pâteux.

Describes a person's complexion as pale and unhealthy-looking, or a food item that is soft and doughy.

1. Pale or pallidB2informal

   Having a pale, unhealthy-looking complexion, resembling paste in color.

   blafard

   • After being sick for a week, he looked pasty and tired.
   • Her pasty skin was a result of staying indoors all winter.
   • The patient's pasty complexion worried the doctor.

   Synonymesashenchalkypalepallidpeakedsallowsicklywanwhitish

   Antonymesflushedrosyruddysanguine

2. Sticky or adhesiveC1formal

   Having a thick, sticky consistency similar to paste.

   pâteux

   • The dough was too pasty and stuck to the rolling pin.
   • The glue left a pasty residue on the surface.
   • The mixture became pasty after adding too much water.

   Synonymesadhesivedoughyglueyglutinousgummymucilaginousstickyviscous

• Nom désignant une petite pâtisserie ou chausson salé, généralement en forme de demi-cercle, fourré de viande, de légumes ou d'autres ingrédients, cuit au four.

A noun referring to a small baked pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, typically shaped like a turnover.

1. Small meat pieB1formalbritish

   A baked pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or other savory ingredients, typically folded into a half-moon shape.

   pâté en croûte

   • He bought a pasty from the bakery for lunch.
   • Cornish pasties are a traditional British dish.
   • She filled the pasty with beef and potatoes.

2. Nipple coverC1informal

   One of a pair of small adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples, often used by performers or dancers.

   pastille mammaire

   • The dancer wore pasties as part of her costume.
   • Pasties are often used in burlesque performances.
   • She bought a set of decorative pasties for the show.