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    Saveur (en. Flavor)

    /sa.vœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of a food that provokes a taste sensation.
    This dish has an incredible flavor thanks to the spices.
    Ce plat a une saveur incroyable grâce aux épices.
    A pleasant impression or sensation coming from something.
    The flavor of the wine was delicate and subtle.
    La saveur du vin était délicate et subtile.
    The aroma or taste of a specific element.
    The flavor of vanilla pairs well with chocolate.
    La saveur de la vanille se marie bien avec le chocolat.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'saporem', meaning taste, flavor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flavor of the terroir
    Characteristic taste of a region or territory.
    saveur du terroir
    to have taste
    To have a good flavor or be pleasant to the palate.
    avoir du goût
    sweet flavor
    A sweet taste, like that of sugar.
    saveur sucrée

    Related Words

    taste
    Perception of flavors by the sense of taste.
    gout
    aroma
    Olfactory sensation caused by a food.
    arôme
    flavo
    Term used to designate a distinctive flavor.
    flaveur

    Slang Meanings

    To have personality or character.
    This dish really has flavor, it's bold!
    Ce plat a vraiment de la saveur, c'est audacieux !
    A person or thing that has style or appeal.
    This new fashion has a lot of flavor.
    Cette nouvelle mode a beaucoup de saveur.