spice

• Substance, généralement d'origine végétale, utilisée pour assaisonner, aromatiser ou colorer les aliments.

A noun referring to a substance, typically of plant origin, used to add flavor, aroma, or color to food.

1. Flavoring substanceA2formalculinary

   A strong-smelling, pungent, or aromatic substance obtained from plants, used to flavor food.

   Épice

   • Cinnamon and nutmeg are popular spices used in baking.
   • She added a pinch of spice to the curry.
   • The market sells a wide variety of spices from around the world.

   Synonymescondimentflavoringherbseasoning

2. Excitement or interestB2informal

   Something that adds interest, excitement, or liveliness to something.

   piment

   • Her stories added a bit of spice to the conversation.
   • The competition brought some spice to the otherwise dull event.
   • He needs a little spice in his life to keep things interesting.

   Synonymesexcitementflavorinterestkicklivelinesspiquancysavorstimulationvitalityzest

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'ajouter de la saveur, de l'intérêt ou de l'excitation à quelque chose, souvent en introduisant de la variété ou des éléments stimulants.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding flavor, interest, or excitement to something, often by introducing variety or stimulating elements.

1. Add flavorA2formalculinary

   To add spices or seasonings to food to enhance its flavor.

   épicer, assaisonner

   • She spiced the curry with cumin and coriander.
   • He spiced the soup with a pinch of chili.
   • The chef spiced the dish perfectly.

   Synonymesflavorseason

2. Make more excitingB2informal

   To add interest, excitement, or variety to something.

   pimenter

   • They spiced up the party with live music.
   • She spiced her speech with humorous anecdotes.
   • He spiced the conversation with surprising facts.

   Synonymesanimateenlivenginger upinvigoratejazz upliven uppep upperk up

Variantes phrasalspice up