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Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Goûts et odeurs

Vous apprendrez ici tous les mots essentiels pour parler des goûts et des odeurs, collectés spécifiquement pour les apprenants du niveau C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
insipid
[Adjectif]

describing food that has no flavor or taste

insipide

insipide

Ex: The sauce was insipid that it barely complemented the dish .
briny
[Adjectif]

having the taste of salt

salé, marin

salé, marin

Ex: As the ship sailed through briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips .
piquant
[Adjectif]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

piquant, épicé

piquant, épicé

Ex: The dish had piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .
astringent
[Adjectif]

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

astringent, âpre, caustique

astringent, âpre, caustique

Ex: Astringent notes in dark chocolate can contribute to its complexity , adding a bitter and drying sensation .
cloying
[Adjectif]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

écœurant, sucré à outrance

écœurant, sucré à outrance

Ex: The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth.
unpalatable
[Adjectif]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

mauvais, exécrable

mauvais, exécrable

Ex: The pasta was overcooked and dry , rendering unpalatable despite the flavorful sauce .
nectarous
[Adjectif]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

nectaré, nectarieux

nectaré, nectarieux

Ex: The tropical smoothie blended with fresh pineapple and coconut milk was nectarous and invigorating .
dainty
[Adjectif]

pleasing in taste

délicat, raffiné

délicat, raffiné

Ex: The dainty lemon sorbet served between courses cleansed the palate with its light and refreshing flavor.
rank
[Adjectif]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

rance, dégoûtant

rance, dégoûtant

Ex: The expired seafood had a rank taste that left a lingering aftertaste in the diner's mouth.
foul
[Adjectif]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

fétide, dégoûtant

fétide, dégoûtant

Ex: The public restroom had foul atmosphere , with a combination of unpleasant smells .
malodorous
[Adjectif]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

malodorant, nauséabond

malodorant, nauséabond

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .
musty
[Adjectif]

having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

de moisi, de renfermé

de moisi, de renfermé

Ex: The antique shop had a charming ambiance, but some items carried a faint musty scent from their age.
odoriferous
[Adjectif]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

odoriférant

odoriférant

Ex: The garden was filled odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace .
putrid
[Adjectif]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

putride, décomposé

putride, décomposé

Ex: After days in the sun , putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .
ambrosial
[Adjectif]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

divin, délicieux

divin, délicieux

Ex: The jasmine tea had ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion .
skunky
[Adjectif]

having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk

puant, nauséabond

puant, nauséabond

Ex: The refrigerator had broken down, causing all of the food inside to become skunky and spoiled.
rancid
[Adjectif]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

rance

rance

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.
fetid
[Adjectif]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

fétide

fétide

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .
offensive
[Adjectif]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

Ex: The unwashed gym clothes left in the locker room created offensive atmosphere for anyone nearby .
umami
[nom]

‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

umami

umami

Ex: The tomatoes in the sauce provided a natural umami boost, making it taste more robust and satisfying.
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