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    Goût (en. Taste)

    /ɡu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pleasant sensation perceived by the tongue.
    The sweet taste of strawberries is unforgettable.
    Le goût sucré des fraises est inoubliable.
    Personal preference or inclination.
    He has a strong taste for contemporary art.
    Il a un goût prononcé pour l'art contemporain.
    Character of a food or drink.
    This cheese has a very strong taste.
    Ce fromage a un goût très fort.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gustus', which means 'taste' or 'flavor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have taste
    To have appreciated aesthetic preferences.
    avoir du goût
    Fine gourmet
    A person with a developed taste for gastronomy.
    fin gourmet
    Taste for adventure
    Preference for new and exciting experiences.
    goût de l'aventure

    Related Words

    Tasty
    Having taste, savory.
    gouteux
    To taste
    To attempt to taste a food.
    déguster
    Flavorful
    Having a pleasant flavor.
    savoureux

    Slang Meanings

    To have flair for something.
    This guy really has taste in choosing his clothes.
    Ce gars a vraiment du goût pour choisir ses vêtements.
    To be capricious in one's tastes.
    She is very picky; she has expensive tastes.
    Elle est très difficile, elle a des goûts de luxe.