IELTS Académique (Band 5 et en Dessous) - Textures

having an uneven or jagged texture

irrégulier

gentle to the touch

doux, douce

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

dur

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

adhésif, collant

(of food) containing or cooked in a lot of oil

gras

(of food) containing a lot of oil

huileux, graisseux, gras

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

lisse

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

épongeux, mou

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

croquant

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

croustillant

having a smooth and reflective surface, resembling glass in appearance and texture

vitreux, glacé

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

tranchant, coupant, aiguisé, pointu