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Adjectifs Décrivant les Expériences Sensorielles - Adjectifs de Consistance

Ces adjectifs décrivent l'état physique ou la texture des substances et le degré auquel elles tiennent ensemble.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
concrete
concrete
[Adjectif]

made of concrete

en béton, de béton

en béton, de béton

Ex: Daniel sat on a concrete bench near the entrance. 
dense
dense
[Adjectif]

thick and difficult to see through, often used to describe fog or smoke

dense

dense

Ex: The dense fog obscured the view of the mountains, making navigation challenging. 
compact
compact
[Adjectif]

closely and firmly packed together

compact,  dense

compact, dense

Ex: The snow became compact under the weight of passing cars. 
solid
solid
[Adjectif]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

solide

solide

Ex: She felt the solid ground beneath her feet as she walked along the path. 
fluid
fluid
[Adjectif]

smooth and graceful, without abrupt or awkward movements or changes

fluide

fluide

Ex: Emma drew the figure with long, fluid lines. 
creamy
creamy
[Adjectif]

having a smooth and soft texture

crémeux, onctueux

crémeux, onctueux

Ex: She spread the creamy peanut butter onto the slice of bread. 

Elle a étalé le beurre de cacahuète onctueux sur la tranche de pain.

gummy
gummy
[Adjectif]

having a sticky quality, often resembling a gel-like texture

collant, gluant

collant, gluant

Ex: She found a gummy residue on her fingers after handling the adhesive tape. 

Elle a trouvé un résidu collant sur ses doigts après avoir manipulé le ruban adhésif.

mushy
mushy
[Adjectif]

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

pâteux

pâteux

Ex: The ripe banana had a mushy texture, perfect for baking. 

La banane mûre avait une texture molle, parfaite pour la cuisson.

slimy
slimy
[Adjectif]

having a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture

visqueux, gluant

visqueux, gluant

Ex: The wet mud on the hiking trail became slimy after the heavy rainfall. 

La boue humide sur le sentier de randonnée est devenue gluante après les fortes pluies.

runny
runny
[Adjectif]

having a thin and watery texture, often flowing freely on a surface

liquide, coulant

liquide, coulant

Ex: The sauce was too runny; it didn't cling to the pasta. 

La sauce était trop liquide; elle ne collait pas aux pâtes.

muddy
muddy
[Adjectif]

marked by a mixture of soil and water

boueux, fangeux

boueux, fangeux

Ex: The muddy trail made hiking challenging as they slipped and slid along the path. 

Le sentier boueux a rendu la randonnée difficile alors qu'ils glissaient et dérapaient le long du chemin.

watery
watery
[Adjectif]

having too much water and little taste

aqueux

aqueux

Ex: He complained that the pasta sauce was too watery, with not enough thickness and depth of flavor. 

Il s'est plaint que la sauce pour pâtes était trop aqueuse, sans assez d'épaisseur et de profondeur de saveur.

gelatinous
gelatinous
[Adjectif]

having a jelly-like consistency

gélatineux, gélatinisé

gélatineux, gélatinisé

Ex: The jellyfish had a gelatinous body that glowed in the dark. 

La méduse avait un corps gélatineux qui brillait dans le noir.

granular
granular
[Adjectif]

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

granuleux

granuleux

Ex: The sugar was granular, easily dissolving in hot water. 

Le sucre était granuleux, se dissolvant facilement dans l'eau chaude.

viscous
viscous
[Adjectif]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

visqueux

visqueux

Ex: The viscous gel is applied to wounds to promote healing and protect against infections. 

Le gel visqueux est appliqué sur les plaies pour favoriser la guérison et protéger contre les infections.

soupy
soupy
[Adjectif]

(of food) having a liquid or watery consistency

liquide, aqueux

liquide, aqueux

Ex: The vegetable curry was pleasantly soupy, allowing the flavors to meld together. 

Le curry de légumes était agréablement liquide, permettant aux saveurs de se mélanger.

spongy
spongy
[Adjectif]

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

spongieux, poreux

spongieux, poreux

Ex: Her sneakers had a spongy sole, cushioning her feet with each step. 

Ses baskets avaient une semelle spongieuse, amortissant ses pieds à chaque pas.

squishy
squishy
[Adjectif]

having a soft and compressible texture

mou, compressible

mou, compressible

Ex: After a long day, she sank into her squishy couch, enjoying its softness. 

Après une longue journée, elle s'est affalée sur son canapé moelleux, profitant de sa douceur.

elastic
elastic
[Adjectif]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

élastique, souple

élastique, souple

Ex: The rubber band was elastic, allowing it to stretch and snap back into place. 

L'élastique était élastique, ce qui lui permettait de s'étirer et de revenir à sa place.

gooey
gooey
[Adjectif]

having a soft and sticky consistency

collant, gluant

collant, gluant

Ex: Marshmallows roasted over the campfire became gooey and melty on the inside. 

Les guimauves grillées sur le feu de camp sont devenues collantes et fondantes à l'intérieur.

thick
thick
[Adjectif]

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe

épais, dense

épais, dense

Ex: The air was thick with smoke from the nearby forest fire, making it hard to breathe. 
thin
thin
[Adjectif]

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material

fin

fin

Ex: Her pancake batter was too thin, resulting in crepes instead of fluffy pancakes. 
pulpy
pulpy
[Adjectif]

having a texture that is soft and mushy, often referring to food that has been overripe or crushed

pulpeux, avec de la pulpe

pulpeux, avec de la pulpe

Ex: The papaya had a pulpy flesh that was both juicy and rich in flavor. 

La papaye avait une chair pulpeuse qui était à la fois juteuse et riche en saveur.

slushy
slushy
[Adjectif]

having a partially melted, semi-liquid consistency, often associated with snow or ice

fondant, neigeux

fondant, neigeux

Ex: The drink had a refreshing slushy texture, perfect for a hot summer day. 

La boisson avait une texture granité rafraîchissante, parfaite pour une journée chaude d'été.

oozy
oozy
[Adjectif]

having a thick, sticky consistency that seeps out gradually

visqueux, gluant

visqueux, gluant

Ex: She wiped her hands after touching the oozy sap on the tree. 

Elle s'est essuyé les mains après avoir touché la sève gluante de l'arbre.

sludgy
sludgy
[Adjectif]

having a thick, muddy texture

boueux, vaseux

boueux, vaseux

Ex: The motor oil was sludgy and black, indicating it needed to be changed. 

L'huile moteur était boueuse et noire, indiquant qu'elle devait être changée.

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