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pungent in French

pungent in French is âcre, piquant, pointu — pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

pungent in French

âcre
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
piquant
adj
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
pointu
adj
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

What does "pungent" mean?

  1. adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
    "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen."
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pungent in a sentence

  • The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
  • The sauce had a pungent, spicy kick.

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What is "pungent" in French?

"pungent" in French is âcre, piquant, pointu. pungent means: Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

How do you use "pungent" in a sentence?

Example: "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen." In French, "pungent" is âcre, piquant, pointu.

Are there other ways to say "pungent" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pungent": âcre, piquant, pointu.

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