Entraînement Général IELTS (Band 6-7) - Goûts et odeurs

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of smell or taste

savoureux

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

piquant

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

âpre

(of food) lively and full of flavor, often with a refreshing and energizing taste

piquant

having a taste or flavor that is not strong or intense

bénin

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

fruité

having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

sucré

having the sweet and rich taste or qualities of honey

miellé

having an excessively sweet flavor

sirupeux

coated with sugar to enhance the sweetness

confit

enhanced with sweetness

sucré

(of food) very tasty, often juicy, and rich in flavor

succulent

having a taste or aroma that is sour, tart, or like vinegar

vinaigré

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

poivré

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

âcre

having a taste or smell that is reminiscent of citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, or limes

citronné

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

noisette

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

tasting like ginger

au gingembre

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

fade

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor, often with a satisfying texture

qui a du corps

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

terreux

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

parfumé

having a delightful aroma

parfumé

infused or treated with a fragrance, typically through the application of a scented substance like perfume, to impart a pleasant smell

parfumé

possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

odorant

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

écoeurant

having a pleasant and sweet aroma

odorant

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

doux parfumé