Manger, Boire et Servir de la Nourriture - Goûts et Saveurs

the sensory experience of a pleasing or sugary flavor

douceur

the sharp or tangy flavor often associated with acidic or tart substances

acidité, aigreur

the characteristic taste sensation associated with the presence of salt in food

salinité, saveur salée

the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables

amertume, âpreté

‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

umami

the strong, sharp taste or sensation often associated with spicy or intensely flavored foods

acidité, piquant

the quality of having a strong or fiery taste due to the presence of spices or chili peppers

piquant, épice

the level of spiciness or heat in food

chaleur, piquant

a refreshing, mild, or soothing sensation in the mouth, often associated with mint, menthol, or cucumber

fraîcheur, sensations rafraîchissantes

the dry, puckering, or rough sensation experienced in the mouth, often caused by substances like tannins in tea or unripe fruits

astringence, astringeant

a taste, aroma, or sensation resembling that of metal such as certain medicines or amalgam dental fillings

métallisme, métallique

(of flavour) tangy and sour, often due to the presence of acid

acide, acideux

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

astringent, âpre, caustique

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

amer

having a taste that is a blend of both bitter and sweet flavors

amer-sucré, sucré-amer

describing water that is slightly salty, typically where freshwater mixes with seawater

salée, brackish

(of food) having a spicy or peppery flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth

épicé

having a flavor that is not sharp or overpowering

doux, léger

featuring a rich taste

robuste, fort

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

savoureux, salé

(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell

assaisonné, épicé

describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality

aigre, piquant

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

aigre, acide

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

épicé

(of food) cooked in a way that tastes both sweet and sour

aigre-doux

characterized by a taste that is somewhat sweet but not overwhelmingly so

sucré, douceâtre

having an overly sweet flavor

sirupeux, trop sucré

having a sharp taste that stings the tongue

acide, aigre

(of food) not containing added salt

sans sel, désalé

having too much water and little taste

aqueux

a sharp and distinctive taste, typically associated with acidity or a lively and refreshing quality

une saveur piquante, un goût prononcé

the distinctive and enjoyable taste or aroma of food or drink

saveur, goût

the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor

goût intense, saveur piquante

the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something

arrière-goût, goût de résidu

the state of having a delicious taste

saveur

a unique taste sensation that is attributed to the perception of fats or lipids in food

oleogustus, sensation gustative des lipides

an individual who has a heightened sense of taste and is more sensitive to the flavors and sensations in food and beverages

superdégustateur, superdégustatrice

something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time

un goût acquis avec le temps, un goût auquel il faut s'habituer

having the taste of salt

salé, marin

having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine

terreux, rustique

having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits

fruity, fruité

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

qui a du corps

having a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet taste similar to almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts

noisette, à saveur de noix

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

riche en

having a taste like smoke

fumé, à goût de fumée

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

acidulé, piquant

having a taste or aroma resembling yeast, often found in bread, beer, or other fermented foods

levurieux, à saveur de levure

(of food) having a sharp, strong, and refreshing taste

épicé, coriandre

describing a flavor or aroma that is reminiscent of wood, often earthy, rich, and sometimes slightly sweet or spicy

boisé, aromatique de bois