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    Régaler (en. Treat)

    /ʁe.ɡa.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To please someone by providing them with a pleasant experience or a good meal.
    We treated our friends to a gourmet dinner.
    Nous avons régalé nos amis avec un dîner gourmet.
    To completely satisfy someone, particularly through food.
    The chef managed to delight all the guests.
    Le chef a su régaler tous les convives.
    To bring great satisfaction through something enjoyable.
    The show delighted the audience.
    Le spectacle a régalé le public.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old French 'régal', which means 'pleasure, delight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delight the taste buds
    To please through taste.
    régaler les papilles
    to indulge oneself
    To take great pleasure in something, especially related to food.
    se régaler
    to treat a friend
    To offer a friend something pleasing or delicious.
    régaler un ami

    Related Words

    regale
    A pleasure, particularly in terms of food.
    régal
    regalade
    A moment of shared pleasure, often through delicious dishes.
    régalade
    regaler
    One who offers rewards or pleasures.
    régalier

    Slang Meanings

    To regale someone with something exceptional.
    This dessert is really going to delight him!
    Ce dessert va vraiment le régaler !
    To please in an exaggerated manner.
    They delighted everyone with their generosity.
    Ils ont régalé tout le monde avec leur générosité.