crémeux
/kʁe.mø/
The English word creamy is translated into French as crémeux.
This adjective is used to describe food or drink that has the taste or texture of cream.
Meaning: of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream (adj)
Which one should you use?
While crémeux describes the texture or taste of food, the phrase à la crème is used to describe a dish made with or containing cream as an ingredient.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the noun it describes: the feminine form is crémeuse, the feminine plural form is crémeuses and the masculine plural form is the same as the masculine singular form, crémeux.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kʁe.mø/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French slang, the word crème can be used in the phrase une crème, describing a person who is exceptionally sweet, kind and gentle.
- In French pastry, a crémeux is not just an adjective but a noun referring to a specific type of creamy filling that is denser than a mousse and softer than a ganache.
- While crémeux describes texture, French speakers use onctueux to describe a 'creamy' sensation that is specifically smooth and velvety, often used for high-end wines or skincare.
Examples in context
- On pourrait discuter des meilleures façons de préparer un risotto crémeux.We could talk about the best ways of making a creamy risotto.This sentence shows how to use crémeux to describe a risotto.Tatoeba #12758989 by Igider, translation #13807534 by tieguy
- Cette soupe est vraiment crémeuseThis soup is truly creamy
- Ce dessert au chocolat est très crémeux.This chocolate dessert is very creamy.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are tasting a new sauce at a restaurant.
- LéaTu trouves que ce plat est assez crémeux ?Do you find this dish quite creamy?
- GabrielOui, il est vraiment délicieux et crémeux.Yes, it is really delicious and creamy.
- LéaGabriel, la sauce est parfaite.Gabriel, the sauce is perfect.
- GabrielJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creamy” translations and entries crémeux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
