taste

• Nom désignant la sensation perçue dans la bouche lors de la dégustation, ou le goût esthétique et les préférences personnelles d'un individu.

A noun referring to the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth, or a person's preference or liking for something.

1. Flavor sensationA1formal

   The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth when eating or drinking.

   sens du goût

   • This soup has a delicious taste.
   • I don't like the taste of bitter melon.
   • The taste of fresh strawberries is amazing.

   Synonymesflavorrelishsavorsmacktangzest

2. Preference or likingA2formal

   A personal liking or preference for something.

   goût (préférence)

   • She has a taste for classical music.
   • His taste in clothes is very modern.
   • They share a taste for adventure.

   Synonymesappetitebentfancyfondnessinclinationleaninglikingpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferencerelishweakness

   Antonymesaversiondisinclinationdislikedistasterepugnance

3. Small amountB1informal

   A small quantity of food or drink taken as a sample.

   petite quantité (d'aliment ou de boisson)

   • Can I have a taste of your dessert?
   • He took a taste of the wine before ordering.
   • She offered me a taste of her homemade jam.

   Synonymesbitemorselmouthfulnibblesamplesipswallow

4. Judgment or discernmentB2formal

   The ability to judge what is beautiful, appropriate, or of good quality.

   goût (sens esthétique)

   • She has excellent taste in art.
   • His taste in interior design is impeccable.
   • The decor shows a refined taste.

   Synonymesappreciationcultivationculturediscernmentdiscriminationjudgmentperceptionpolishrefinementsophistication

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de percevoir ou de ressentir la saveur de quelque chose, ou le fait d'avoir un goût particulier.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving or experiencing the flavor of something, or to have a particular flavor.

1. Perceive flavorA1formal

   To perceive or experience the flavor of something by putting it in the mouth.

   goûter

   • She tasted the soup to see if it needed more salt.
   • I can taste the garlic in this sauce.
   • He tasted the wine before ordering a bottle.

   Synonymesnibblesamplesavorsiptesttry

2. Sample or tryA2formal

   To eat or drink a small amount of something to test its flavor.

   goûter

   • Would you like to taste this cheese?
   • The chef invited us to taste his new dish.
   • She tasted a piece of the cake before serving it.

   Synonymesnibblesamplesiptesttry

3. Experience brieflyB2formal

   To have a brief experience of something.

   Goûter (brièvement)

   • He finally tasted success after years of hard work.
   • She tasted freedom for the first time when she moved out.
   • They tasted the thrill of victory in the championship game.

   Synonymessampletry

   Antonymesavoideschewshun