seasoned

• Qualifie une personne qui a beaucoup d'expérience dans une activité ou une profession, ou un aliment qui a été assaisonné pour en rehausser le goût.

Describes a person with a lot of experience in a particular activity or job.

1. ExperiencedB2formal

   Having a lot of experience in a particular activity or profession.

   expérimenté

   • The seasoned journalist reported from war zones for decades.
   • Only a seasoned traveler could navigate that remote region.
   • The team is led by a seasoned manager with 20 years of experience.

   Synonymesaccomplishedexperiencedexpertknowledgeablepracticedveteran

   Antonymesgreeninexperiencednaiverawunseasoned

2. Flavored with spicesA2formal

   Food that has been flavored with salt, pepper, herbs, or other spices.

   assaisonné

   • The chef served perfectly seasoned grilled chicken.
   • This dish is seasoned with garlic and rosemary.
   • The vegetables were lightly seasoned with olive oil and salt.

   Antonymesblandplainunsaltedunseasoned

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'ajouter de la saveur à un aliment, généralement avec du sel, des herbes ou des épices, ou pour adapter quelque chose à un but ou à une période donnée.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding flavor to food, typically with salt, herbs, or spices, or to make something suitable for a particular purpose or time.

1. Add flavor to foodA2formalculinary

   To add salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings to food to enhance its taste.

   Assaisonner

   • She seasoned the chicken with garlic and rosemary.
   • Don't forget to season the pasta water with salt.
   • He seasoned the stew with a pinch of paprika.

   Synonymesdressflavorspicezest

2. Prepare wood for useB2formal

   To dry and age wood to make it suitable for construction or other uses.

   Sécher et vieillir le bois

   • The lumber was seasoned for two years before being used.
   • Properly seasoned wood burns more efficiently in a fireplace.
   • They seasoned the oak planks to prevent warping.

   Synonymesageair-drycuredryhardenmature