What does délicat in French mean?

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

The word délicat in French means delicate, fragile, delicate, fine,, delicate, gentle, delicate, delicate, delicate, sensitive, delicates, delicate problem, sensitive subject, delicate subject, sensitive topic. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word délicat

delicate, fragile

adjectif (fragile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'orchidée est une fleur délicate.
The orchid is a delicate flower.

delicate, fine,

adjectif (fin, raffiné)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les mélanges de saveurs et la légèreté de la cuisine thaïlandaise en font une des plus délicates au monde.
The blends of flavours and the lightness of Thai cuisine make it one of the finest cuisines in the world.

delicate, gentle

adjectif (léger)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
On peut distinguer le timbre délicat de la harpe.
We can make out the gentle tone of the harp.

delicate

adjectif (complexe, embarassant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Nous sommes dans une situation très délicate.
We are in a very delicate situation.

delicate

adjectif (sujet : difficile, épineux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est un sujet délicat et nous prendrons le temps qu'il faut pour le traiter.
It is a delicate subject and we will take as long as we need to address it.

delicate

adjectif (gracieux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Olivier admirait les traits délicats de sa voisine.
Olivier admired the delicate features of his neighbour.

sensitive

adjectif (qui agit avec tact)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il a eu une délicate façon de gérer ce problème.
He had a sensitive approach to handling the problem.

delicates

nom masculin (tissu fragile) (laundry)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

delicate problem

nom masculin (situation complexe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sensitive subject, delicate subject, sensitive topic

nom masculin (situation complexe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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