zest

• Nom désignant une grande énergie et un enthousiasme vif, ou un goût ou une qualité piquante et relevée.

A noun referring to a quality of great enthusiasm and energy, or a sharp, piquant flavor or quality.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   Great enthusiasm and energy for life or an activity.

   enthousiasme et énergie

   • She approached her new job with great zest.
   • He has a zest for adventure that is contagious.
   • The team played with zest and determination.

   Synonymeseagernessenergyenthusiasmfervorgustopassionrelishvervevimzeal

   Antonymesapathyennuiindifferencelethargylistlessness

2. Pleasant tangy flavorB1formal

   A sharp, refreshing, or tangy taste, often from citrus fruit peel.

   Saveur piquante et agréable

   • Add a little lemon zest to the cake batter for extra flavor.
   • The sauce had a zest that made it very appetizing.
   • Orange zest gives the dish a bright, citrusy note.

   Synonymesbitekickpiquancysharpnesstangzingzip

   Antonymesblandnessflatnessinsipiditytastelessness

• Râper ou prélever le zeste (la partie extérieure de l'écorce) d'un agrume pour parfumer un plat ou une boisson, ou redonner de l'enthousiasme, de l'énergie ou du piquant à quelque chose.

A verb meaning to scrape or remove the outer peel of citrus fruit for flavoring, or to add excitement or enthusiasm to something.

1. Add flavor with citrus peelB1formalculinary

   To scrape or cut the outer colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit (like lemon, orange, or lime) to use as a flavoring.

   Zester (agrume)

   • She zested the lemon before squeezing it for the cake.
   • The recipe instructs you to zest the orange and add it to the batter.
   • He carefully zested the lime to garnish the cocktail.

   Synonymesgratepareshave