Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| délicieux | /de.li.sjø/ |
| savoureux | /sa.vu.ʁø/ |
| goutu | /ɡu.ty/ |
The words in this group are used to describe food that is pleasing to the taste. While délicieux implies a high degree of pleasure, savoureux is often used to describe food that is rich in flavor or savory.
Which one should you use?
délicieux is used when something provides a high level of pleasure, whereas savoureux specifically refers to food that is tasty and flavorsome.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use délicieux for masculine singular and masculine plural nouns. Use délicieuse for feminine singular nouns and délicieuses for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /de.li.sjø/.
When do people say it?
To express delight when tasting something delicious in an informal setting, French speakers often use the onomatopoeia Miam!
Did you know?
- The phrase c'est une tuerie literally translates to 'it is a killing'. In modern slang, this is one of the highest compliments for a delicious dish, meaning it is 'to die for'.
- In very informal French, you will often hear the word top used to describe food. Saying C'est top ! functions as a modern, slangy way to say a dish is delicious.
- In high-end French gastronomy, a chef might describe a dish as fin. This does not mean the food is 'thin' but that the flavors are delicate, refined and delicious.
Examples in context
- Tout est délicieux !It is all delicious!This sentence shows how to use délicieux to say everything is delicious.Tatoeba #1284998 by sacredceltic, translation #4459839 by Jesse
- Ça a l'air délicieux.That looks delicious.This sentence shows how to use délicieux to say something looks delicious.Tatoeba #10491982 by lbdx, translation #9399253 by shekitten
- Ce plat est délicieux.This dish is delicious.This sentence shows how to use délicieux to describe a specific dish.Tatoeba #8312949 by Julien_PDC, translation #4494460 by CK
- Ce plat est délicieuxThis dish is delicious
- Les plats de ce restaurant sont exquisThe dishes at this restaurant are exquisite
- Ce gâteau est vraiment savoureuxThis cake is truly delicious
- Ces croissants sont très bonsThese croissants are very delicious
- Miam ! Ce chocolat est divin !Yum! This chocolate is divine!
- Ces pâtisseries ont l'air très appétissantesThese pastries look very delicious
- Les crêpes au chocolat sont exquises.The chocolate crepes are exquisite.
- Ces escargots sont savoureux.These snails are tasty.
- Cet éclair est bon !This éclair is good!
- Miam ! Ces frites sont délicieuses.Yum! These fries are delicious.
- Cette tarte a l'air appétissante.This pie looks appetizing.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are eating at a small cafe.
- LéaCe croissant est délicieux, Gabriel.This croissant is delicious, Gabriel.
- GabrielOui, il est vraiment bon.Yes, it is really good.
- LéaTu veux un peu de mon café ?Do you want some of my coffee?
- GabrielNon merci, je vais finir mon thé.No thanks, I am going to finish my tea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations and entries délicieux, savoureux, goutu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
