delicacy in French
delicacy in French is délicatesse, gourmandise — delicacy means a rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
delicacy in French
délicatesse
The quality of being delicate.
gourmandise
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
What does "delicacy" mean?
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noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."
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noun The quality of being delicate, fragile, or requiring careful handling.
"The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach."
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delicacy in a sentence
- Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.
- The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach.
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What is "delicacy" in French?
"delicacy" in French is délicatesse, gourmandise. delicacy means: A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
How do you use "delicacy" in a sentence?
Example: "Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries." In French, "delicacy" is délicatesse, gourmandise.
Are there other ways to say "delicacy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "delicacy": délicatesse, gourmandise.
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