What does délice in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word délice in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use délice in French.

The word délice in French means deliciousness, delight, delight, joy, pleasure, joys, pleasures, délice. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word délice

deliciousness, delight

nom masculin (régal) (culinary)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce pot-au-feu est un vrai délice !
This pot-au-feu is really delicious!

delight, joy, pleasure

nom masculin (plaisir intense)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Profiter de ce bel automne est un vrai délice.
Taking advantage of this beautiful autumn is a real delight.

joys, pleasures

nom féminin pluriel (littéraire (jouissance)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
C'est avec Sandra qu'il goûta aux délices de l'amour pour la première fois. La victoire est mère de délices.
Victory is the mother of delight.

délice

nom masculin (Suisse (pâtisserie salée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Robert adore les délices.
Robert loves délices.

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