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    Goûter (en. To taste)

    /ɡu.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light meal, often sweet, taken in the middle of the afternoon.
    The children have a snack after school.
    Les enfants prennent un goûter après l'école.
    A moment of sharing around simple foods.
    Snack time is a pleasant moment to talk.
    Le goûter est un moment agréable pour discuter.
    verb
    To try a food to appreciate its taste.
    I would like to taste this cake.
    J'aimerais goûter ce gâteau.
    To experience something.
    It's worth trying this new activity.
    Il vaut la peine de goûter à cette nouvelle activité.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old verb 'gouter', derived from the Latin 'gustare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to taste everything
    Trying several things.
    gouter à tout
    to taste success
    Experiencing success.
    gouter le succès

    Related Words

    taste
    The perception of flavors by the palate.
    gout
    tasty
    Having a lot of taste, flavorful.
    gouteux
    tasting
    The art of tasting or savoring.
    gouterie

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of gourmet pleasure.
    We're going to have a little snack, it's going to be great!
    On va se faire un petit goûter, ça va être top !
    To taste something new, somewhat like a taste adventure.
    It's time to taste the unexpected!
    Il est temps de goûter à l'inattendu !