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    Gourmand (en. Gourmand)

    /ɡuʁ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is passionate about food.
    Greedy people are always in search of new flavors.
    Les gourmands sont toujours en quête de nouvelles saveurs.
    One who eats with pleasure and volubility.
    This restaurant attracts the gourmands of the region.
    Ce restaurant attire les gourmands de la région.
    adjective
    One who loves good food and appreciates fine dishes.
    He is very greedy; he never refuses a dessert.
    Il est très gourmand, il ne refuse jamais un dessert.
    One who has a strong taste for gastronomy.
    She always chooses renowned restaurants; she is truly greedy.
    Elle choisit toujours des restaurants réputés, elle est vraiment gourmande.

    Etymology

    From the old Occitan 'gourmand', from the Latin 'gula' meaning 'throat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be greedy
    To love good dishes and eat in large quantities.
    être gourmand
    greediness
    The act of enjoying food excessively.
    gourmandise
    fisherman of delicacies
    A person who seeks out tasty dishes.
    pêcheur de gourmandises

    Related Words

    greediness
    Intense love of good food.
    gourmandise
    gastronomy
    The art of good cooking.
    gastronomie
    tasting
    The act of tasting dishes to appreciate their flavors.
    dégustation

    Slang Meanings

    To have a slight hunger.
    When he says he has a slight hunger, it means he is really greedy.
    Quand il dit qu'il a un petit creux, c'est qu'il est vraiment gourmand.
    To graze.
    He loves eating so much that people say he grazes on everything he finds.
    Il aime tellement manger qu'on dit qu'il broute tout ce qu'il trouve.