spicy in French
spicy in French is épicé, piquant, pimenté — spicy means containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
spicy in French
épicé
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
épicé
(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
piquant
(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
pimenté
(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
What does "spicy" mean?
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adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
"The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water."
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adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.
"The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce."
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spicy in a sentence
- The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water.
- She prefers mild sauces over anything too spicy.
- The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce.
- Their group chat gets pretty spicy once politics comes up.
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What is "spicy" in French?
"spicy" in French is épicé, piquant, pimenté. spicy means: Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
How do you use "spicy" in a sentence?
Example: "The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water." In French, "spicy" is épicé, piquant, pimenté.
Are there other ways to say "spicy" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "spicy": épicé, piquant, pimenté.
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