IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Goûts et odeurs

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

savoureux

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

acidulé, piquant

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

âpre, très fort

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

épicé, coriandre

having a flavor that is not sharp or overpowering

doux, léger

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

fruity, fruité

having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

sucré, décadent

having the sweet and rich taste or qualities of honey

mielé, sucré

having an overly sweet flavor

sirupeux, trop sucré

coated with sugar to enhance the sweetness

confit, enrobé de sucre

enhanced with sweetness

sucré

(of food) having a rich, sweet, and appealing flavor

succulent

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

acide, aigrelet

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

poivré, épicé

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

d'agrumes, citronné

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

noisette, à saveur de noix

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

assaisonné, épicé

tasting like ginger

au gingembre

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

fade, insipide

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

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, rustique

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

parfumé, odorant

having a delightful aroma

parfumé, aromatique

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

parfumé, odorant

possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

odorant

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

écoeurant, qui soulève le cœur

having a pleasant and sweet aroma

parfumé, au parfum doux

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

parfumé, odorant