savouring

• Nom désignant l'action de goûter ou de déguster une petite quantité de quelque chose, généralement pour en évaluer la qualité ou le goût, ou le fait d'apprécier pleinement une saveur.

A noun referring to the act of tasting or sampling a small amount of something, typically to evaluate its quality or flavor.

indénombrable

1. Tasting or samplingB2formalculinary

   The act of taking a small amount of food or drink into the mouth to evaluate its flavor or quality.

   dégustation

   • The chef's savouring of the sauce revealed a perfect balance of spices.
   • She engaged in a slow savouring of the wine, noting its fruity notes.
   • His savouring of the soup confirmed it needed more salt.

   Synonymesdegustationnibblesamplingsiptasting

• Verbe désignant l'action de goûter pleinement ou d'apprécier quelque chose avec délectation, surtout en s'attardant sur une saveur ou une expérience agréable.

A verb used to indicate the act of enjoying or appreciating something fully, especially by tasting or experiencing it with pleasure.

1. Enjoy or appreciate fullyB2formal

   To derive or receive pleasure from something; to take great enjoyment in an experience, moment, or sensation.

   Savourer

   • She savored every moment of her vacation in Italy.
   • He savored the victory after months of hard work.
   • They sat quietly, savoring the peace of the evening.

   Synonymesappreciatecherishenjoyrelishsavourtreasure

   Antonymesabhordespisedetestdislikeloathe

2. Taste appreciativelyB1formal

   To taste something slowly and with full attention in order to enjoy its flavor completely.

   savourer

   • He savored the rich flavor of the dark chocolate.
   • She savored each bite of the homemade soup.
   • The chef encouraged guests to savor the delicate spices.

   Synonymesappreciateenjoyrelish

3. Have a specific tasteB2formal

   To have a particular flavor or taste of something.

   avoir le goût de

   • The dish savored of garlic and fresh herbs.
   • This wine savors of oak and blackberries.
   • The stew savored of slow-cooked richness.

   Synonymessmacktaste

4. Give flavor toC1formal

   To add or impart a particular taste to something.

   Donner de la saveur

   • The chef savored the sauce with a hint of lemon.
   • Fresh herbs savor the dish with aromatic notes.
   • The marinade savored the meat with smoky undertones.

   Synonymesflavorseasonspice