sweet

• Décrit un goût sucré ou agréable ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne ou une chose qui est gentille, tendre ou sympathique.

Describes a taste that is sugary or pleasant; also used to describe a person or thing that is kind, gentle, or endearing.

1. A1formal

   Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.

   Doux (goût sucré)

   • The cake is very sweet.
   • I prefer sweet tea over unsweetened.
   • These strawberries are naturally sweet.

   Synonymeshoneyedsaccharinesugarysweetened

   Antonymesacidicbittersaltysavorysourtangytart

2. Pleasant or kindA2informal

   Having a gentle, kind, or friendly nature.

   gentil, aimable

   • She has a sweet personality.
   • That was a sweet thing to say.
   • He is a sweet old man.

   Synonymesagreeableamiablefriendlygentlegood-naturedkindkindlylovelynicepleasanttenderwarm

   Antonymesbittercruelharshmaliciousmeannastyunkind

3. Attractive or cuteA2informal

   Visually pleasing or endearing.

   mignon, attendrissant

   • What a sweet little puppy!
   • She wore a sweet dress to the party.
   • The baby has a sweet smile.

   Synonymesadorableappealingcharmingcutedarlingendearinglovelywinsome

   Antonymeshideousrepulsiveuglyunappealingunattractive

4. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

   Used informally to express approval or excitement.

   Excellent, génial

   • That car is sweet!
   • We had a sweet time at the concert.
   • He landed a sweet job offer.

   Synonymesawesomecooldopeexcellentfantasticfiregreatneatradsicksuperbterrificwicked

• Nom désignant une petite friandise à base de sucre ou de chocolat, souvent consommée comme gourmandise ou dessert.

A noun referring to a small piece of food made from sugar or chocolate, often eaten as a treat or dessert.

1. Candy or confectioneryA1informalbritishculinary

   A small piece of food made with sugar or other sweeteners, often eaten as a treat.

   Bonbon

   • She bought a bag of sweets for the children.
   • He offered me a sweet from his pocket.
   • The shop sells a variety of traditional sweets.

   Synonymesbonboncandyconfectionsweetiesweetmeat

2. DessertA1informalbritishculinary

   A sweet dish served at the end of a meal.

   Dessert

   • What would you like for sweet?
   • The restaurant serves a delicious chocolate sweet.
   • She ordered a fruit-based sweet for dessert.

   Synonymesaftersdessertpudding

3. Term of endearmentA2informal

   A friendly or affectionate way to address someone.

   Terme d'affection

   • Don't worry, sweet, everything will be fine.
   • Thanks for helping me, sweet.
   • Goodnight, sweet.

   Synonymesdarlingdeardeariehoneyloveprecioussugarsweetheartsweetie