savoureux
/sa.vu.ʁø/
The English phrase "tasty" is translated into French as savoureux.
savoureux is used to describe something that has a pleasant and distinct flavor. It is a descriptive term often found in more sophisticated or literary contexts, such as food reviews or descriptive writing.
Which one should you use?
While savoureux describes flavor in a gourmet or descriptive sense, the word bon is the much more common, everyday way to say something tastes good.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: savoureux is used for masculine singular and masculine plural nouns, while savoureuse is the feminine singular form and savoureuses is the feminine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/sa.vu.ʁø/ (3 syllables)
Did you know?
- In French, if you want to say a meal is 'delicious' in a very casual setting, you are more likely to say c'est une tuerie, which literally translates to 'it is a killing'.
- In French, the adjective savoureux can be used metaphorically to describe a piece of gossip or a story that is 'juicy' and satisfying.
- The Latin root of savoureux is 'sapor', which is also the ancestor of the English word 'savory'.
Examples in context
- Ce qui vient de loin est savoureux.What you get from afar is tasty.This sentence illustrates how the word can describe things arriving from a distance.Tatoeba #1490413 by Quetucrois, translation #391632 by Dorenda
- Le jus de pomme est très savoureux.The apple juice is very tasty.This sentence shows how to use the word to describe the quality of a drink.Tatoeba #11128634 by carlosalberto, translation #11128565 by carlosalberto
- Heureux chocolat, qui après avoir couru le monde, à travers le sourire des femmes, trouve la mort dans un baiser savoureux et fondant de leur bouche.Happy chocolate that, after having run around the world through the smiles of women, finds death in a tasty and melting kiss in their mouth.This sentence uses the word in a highly descriptive, literary way to describe a kiss.Tatoeba #411138 by Scott, translation #411192 by Scott
- Ce gâteau est délicieux!This cake is delicious!
- Ces pâtes sont savoureuses!These pasta are tasty!
- J'ai mangé un repas exquis dans ce restaurant.I had an exquisite meal at this restaurant.
- La tarte que tu as faite était vraiment bonne!The pie you made was really good!
- Cette soupe est délicieuse, tu dois l'essayer!This soup is delicious, you have to try it!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are eating at a nice restaurant.
- GabrielCe plat est vraiment savoureux.This dish is truly tasty.
- ChloéOui, la sauce est excellente.Yes, the sauce is excellent.
- GabrielTu aimes ce mélange d'épices ?Do you like this blend of spices?
- ChloéIl est délicieux, Gabriel.It is delicious, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry savoureux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries savoureux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
