Délicieuse (en. Delicious)

/de.li.sjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a dish or food that has a very pleasant taste.
This dessert is really delicious.
Ce dessert est vraiment délicieux.
Refers to a pleasant sensory experience.
The scent of this flower is delicious.
Le parfum de cette fleur est délicieuse.
Refers to a person with seductive charm.
She has a delicious smile.
Elle a un sourire délicieux.

Etymology

From Latin 'deliciosus' meaning 'delectable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a delicious cuisine
A tasty and enjoyable feast.
une cuisine délicieuse
a delicious smell
An exquisite and enticing scent.
une odeur délicieuse
a delicious moment
A moment of intense pleasure.
un moment délicieux

Related Words

delicacy
The quality of being delicate and subtle.
délicatesse
delectable
Which provokes great gustatory pleasure.
délectable
delicate
Which requires finesse or sensitivity.
délicat

Slang Meanings

Refers to an attractive person.
She is really delicious; all the guys want her.
Elle est vraiment délicieuse, tous les gars la veulent.
To designate a pleasant situation.
This party was delicious; we had a lot of fun.
Cette fête était délicieuse, on s'est bien amusés.