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    Délicats (en. Delicate)

    /de.li.kɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is fragile, sensitive and must be handled with care.
    The artisan used delicate materials to craft this jewel.
    L'artisan a utilisé des matériaux délicats pour la fabrication de ce bijou.
    Who has refined tastes or feelings.
    She has a delicate taste for classical music.
    Elle a un goût délicat pour la musique classique.
    Refined, subtle, often related to a perfume or flavors.
    This dish has a delicate hint of truffle.
    Ce plat a une note délicate de truffe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'delicatus', meaning 'delicate, tender'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have delicacies
    To have refined manners or great sensitivity.
    avoir des délicatesses
    a delicate observation
    An observation that requires caution and tact.
    un constat délicat
    to handle with delicacy
    To act with care and sensitivity in a sensitive situation.
    traiter avec délicatesse

    Related Words

    delicacy
    Characteristic of what is delicate; fineness.
    délicatesse
    sweet
    Who is pleasant to the touch or taste; tender.
    doux
    sensitive
    Who easily feels emotions or sensations.
    sensible

    Slang Meanings

    A person who complicates their life over minor issues.
    Stop being so delicate, it’s just a small problem.
    Arrête d'être si délicat, ce n'est qu'un petit problème.
    Refers to a person who is hard to please.
    She is delicate, she always needs the best.
    Elle est délicate, il lui faut toujours le meilleur.