Goûte (en. Taste)

/ɡut/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A small sample of food or drink taken to appreciate its taste.

I took a taste of this cheese, and it is delicious.

J'ai pris un goûte de ce fromage, et il est délicieux.

The sense of taste, one of the five senses.

My taste is very developed, I appreciate subtle flavors.

Mon goûte est très développé, j'apprécie les saveurs subtiles.

verb

To try a food or drink to assess its taste.

We will taste this dish before serving it.

Nous allons goûter ce plat avant de le servir.

To have a preference for something, in terms of taste.

She prefers sweet desserts to savory ones.

Elle goûte les desserts sucrés plutôt que les salés.

From Old French 'gouter', derived from Latin 'gustare'.

To taste

To try, to appreciate.

À goûter

Tasting together

Sharing a moment while tasting food.

Goûter ensemble

Tasting life

Enjoying the pleasures of life.

Goûter à la vie

tasting

The act of tasting foods or drinks attentively.

dégustation

flavor

Quality of what has flavor.

saveur

aroma

Odorous emanation of a food, often linked to taste.

arôme

A quick experience or try of something.

I had a taste of the party, it was nice.

J'ai fait un goûte de la fête, c'était sympa.

A small moment of pleasure.

He treated himself to a coffee taste after the meal.

Il s'est accordé un goûte café après le repas.