IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Textures

(of surfaces) going up and down in many places and so walking, riding, or driving on becomes hard

cahoteux

having a texture or appearance with small, granular particles

granuleux

(of hair) smooth and flowing, like the texture of silk

soyeux

having a soft, smooth, and luxurious texture similar to velvet

velouté

having a smooth, glossy texture and a slippery feel

nappe

covered with fine short hair or fibers, often giving a soft or blurred appearance or texture

crépu

soft, light, and airy in texture, often having a voluminous or puffy appearance

duveteux

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

glissant

having a soft, elastic consistency that requires chewing

moelleux

having a partially melted, semi-liquid consistency, often associated with a mixture of ice and liquid

détrempé

having the consistency or texture of fine, dry particles resembling powder

poudreux

having a tough, flexible, and somewhat rough texture resembling leather

coriace

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

croustillant

shiny and smooth in a pleasant way

brillant

having a smooth, glossy, and somewhat slippery or greasy texture resembling wax

cireux

covered in or made of wool

en laine

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

élastique

having a light, frothy, and bubbly texture, resembling foam

mousseux

having a light, delicate, and soft texture resembling or suggestive of feathers

plumeux

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

ondulé

covered with grass

herbeux