piquant

• Décrit un goût agréablement relevé, épicé ou savoureux ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose de stimulant intellectuellement ou d'intriguant.

Describes a taste or flavor that is pleasantly sharp, spicy, or tangy; can also refer to something intellectually stimulating or intriguing.

1. Pleasantly sharp tasteB2formalculinary

   Having a pleasantly sharp, spicy, or tangy flavor that stimulates the appetite.

   piquant (goût relevé)

   • The chef added a piquant sauce to the grilled fish.
   • This dish has a piquant flavor from the chili and lime.
   • She enjoys piquant foods that wake up her taste buds.

   Synonymespepperypungentsharpspicytangytartzesty

   Antonymesblandboringmildtasteless

2. Stimulating or provocativeC1formal

   Engagingly stimulating, intriguing, or provocative in an intellectual or emotional way.

   Piquant (sens figuré)

   • The article offered a piquant commentary on modern politics.
   • Her piquant remarks kept the conversation lively.
   • The film's piquant dialogue challenged the audience's assumptions.

   Synonymesexcitinginterestingintriguingprovocativespicystimulatingtantalizingzesty

   Antonymesblanddulltameuninterestingvapid

3. Attractive or delightfulC1formal

   Having a quality that attracts or delights, often in a charming or intriguing manner.

   Attrayant ou délicieux

   • The garden had a piquant charm with its unexpected color combinations.
   • His piquant smile made her curious about his story.
   • The novel's piquant descriptions brought the setting to life.

   Synonymesappealingcharmingdelightfulengaginginterestingintriguingprovocativestimulating

   Antonymesblandboringdullflatinsipiduninterestingvapid