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    Délices (en. Delights)

    /de.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dishes or foods that are pleasant to eat.
    The delights of French pastry are renowned worldwide.
    Les délices de la pâtisserie française sont renommés dans le monde entier.
    Sensory or aesthetic pleasures.
    This exhibition offers delights for the eyes.
    Cette exposition offre des délices pour les yeux.
    That which brings pleasure or happiness.
    The delights of life can be found in the little things.
    Les délices de la vie se trouvent dans les petites choses.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'deliciae', meaning 'pleasures, delights'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take one's pleasures
    To fully enjoy something.
    prendre ses délices
    feast for the eyes
    Beauty to admire.
    délices des yeux
    delights of the palate
    Culinary pleasures.
    délices du palais

    Related Words

    tasty
    Having a good flavor.
    savoureux
    appreciate
    To recognize the quality or pleasure of something.
    apprécier
    pastry
    The art of preparing sweet desserts.
    pâtisserie

    Slang Meanings

    Delights (in the sense of enjoyable experiences).
    This concert was a real delight!
    Ce concert était un vrai délice !
    Good dishes or good things.
    I want to treat myself to some delights this weekend.
    J'ai envie de m'offrir quelques délices ce weekend.