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savoureux

tasty

adjective sah-voo-RUH Rare

Also means

flavourful

Usage Note

Savoureux conveys rich, full flavour — more emphatic than bon and closer to English 'delicious' or 'full-flavoured'. It can be used figuratively for a witty story or colourful anecdote: une anecdote savoureuse. The feminine form is savoureuse. The related noun saveur (f) means 'flavour' or 'taste'.

Examples

"Ce ragoût est vraiment savoureux."

Natural Translation

This stew is really tasty.

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