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    Délicates (en. Delicate)

    [de-li-kat]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which requires caution or care.
    She is wearing a delicate lace dress.
    Elle porte une robe délicate en dentelle.
    Which is sensitive to influences or emotions.
    This situation is delicate, we must act carefully.
    Cette situation est délicate, il faut agir prudemment.
    Which has a refined appreciation of taste or aesthetics.
    He has a delicate taste for music.
    Il a un goût délicat pour la musique.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a delicate situation
    A situation that requires caution.
    une situation délicate
    the delicacy of feelings
    Sensitivity towards others' emotions.
    la délicatesse des sentiments
    to have a delicate taste
    To have fine or refined preferences.
    avoir un goût délicat

    Related Words

    delicacy
    Quality of what is delicate.
    délicatesse
    delicate
    Which is sensitive or fragile.
    délicat
    delirium
    State of extreme excitement or passion.
    délire

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to someone who is too sensitive.
    He is so delicate that he gets upset over nothing.
    Il est tellement délicat qu'il se fâche pour un rien.
    Can refer to a minor problem in a complex situation.
    These are just minor issues to resolve, nothing serious.
    Ce sont juste des délicates à régler, rien de grave.