Gouts (en. Tastes)

/ɡu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Characteristic of a person's different culinary sensitivities.

His food tastes are very particular.

Ses gouts alimentaires sont très particuliers.

Preferences in aesthetics or style.

Fashion tastes vary from generation to generation.

Les gouts en matière de mode varient d'une génération à l'autre.

Specific skills or talents in a field.

He has strong tastes for classical music.

Il a des gouts prononcés pour la musique classique.

From the Latin word 'gustum', meaning 'taste' or 'flavor'.

to have taste

to have a developed aesthetic sense.

avoir du goût

for all tastes

for everyone, according to individual preferences.

à tous les goûts

each to their own tastes

everyone has their own preferences.

chacun ses goûts

flavor

Taste quality of a food.

saveur

smell

Sense related to the perception of smells, often associated with taste.

odorat

preference

Choice or tendency towards something.

préférence

To have style or a good sense of originality.

He really has taste for decor.

Il a vraiment du goût pour la déco.

To be picky or demanding in one's tastes.

She is very haughty, she has luxurious tastes.

Elle est très hautaine, elle a des gouts de luxe.