goût
taste / flavor
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡu/
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Cultural Note
The French expression 'les goûts et les couleurs ne se discutent pas' (tastes and colors are not to be discussed) is the equivalent of 'there's no accounting for taste.' Having 'bon goût' (good taste) applies to both food and aesthetics, reflecting the French appreciation for refinement.
📝 Example Sentences
Ce plat a un goût subtil de truffe.
This dish has a subtle truffle flavor.
Chacun ses goûts, comme on dit.
Each to their own taste, as they say.