Taste
This article covers helpful French vocabulary for describing taste, including common adjectives and food-related expressions. Each section includes a table with example words and phrases.
Basic Taste Words
These are the five basic taste words in French, which correspond to the most common taste sensations.
Additional Common Taste Words
Besides the basic tastes, there are other useful adjectives that describe more specific taste qualities.
Taste-Related Nouns
These nouns are often used when talking about flavor and taste in a more general or abstract way.
Describing Taste Experience
These phrases are useful for expressing your opinion about how something tastes.
Expressing Enjoyment or Displeasure
Use these phrases to say whether you like or dislike the taste of something.
Describing Intensity and Quality
These words help you describe how strong, mild, or unusual a taste is.
Taste in Culinary Context
These verbs and nouns are commonly used in cooking and food preparation when discussing taste.
Common Verbs Related to Taste
These verbs are useful for talking about how you or others experience taste.
Culinary Nouns for Taste and Flavor
These nouns frequently appear in recipes and food descriptions related to taste.
What is the correct French word for 'ingredient'?
ingrédient
'Ingrédient' means ingredient. 'Assaisonnement' is seasoning, 'plat' is a dish, and 'recette' is a recipe.
How do you say 'This sauce has a strong flavor' in French?
Cette sauce a une saveur forte.
'Cette sauce a une saveur forte.' means 'This sauce has a strong flavor.' The distractors mean mild flavor, bland, and sweet, respectively.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
