palate in French
palate in French is palais, (de la bouche, au sens du goût) — palate means the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
palate in French
palais
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
(de la bouche, au sens du goût)
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
What does "palate" mean?
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noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
"The dentist examined the roof of his palate."
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noun A person's sense of taste, especially their ability to distinguish subtle flavours.
"Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate."
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noun A liking or taste for something, often figurative.
"The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy."
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palate in a sentence
- The dentist examined the roof of his palate.
- Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate.
- The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy.
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What is "palate" in French?
"palate" in French is palais, (de la bouche, au sens du goût). palate means: The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
How do you use "palate" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist examined the roof of his palate." In French, "palate" is palais, (de la bouche, au sens du goût).
Are there other ways to say "palate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "palate": palais, (de la bouche, au sens du goût).
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