A1 adjective Neutre #4,578 le plus courant

spicy

/ˈspaɪsi/

Spicy describes food that has a strong, sharp, or hot flavor because it contains spices like chili or pepper. It often causes a warm or burning sensation in the mouth.

Exemples

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1

I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.

I enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.

2

The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.

The professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.

3

Wow, this salsa is really spicy!

This tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.

Famille de mots

Nom
spiciness
Verb
spice
Adverbe
spicily
Adjectif
spicy
Apparenté
spice
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Astuce mémo

Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.

Quiz rapide

Be careful, this red soup is very _____!

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : spicy

Exemples

1

I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.

everyday

I enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.

2

The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.

formal

The professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.

3

Wow, this salsa is really spicy!

informal

This tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.

4

Research shows that spicy ingredients can increase metabolism.

academic

Scientific studies indicate that hot food components can speed up the body's energy use.

5

We should offer a spicy option on our new catering menu.

business

It is a good idea to include a hot-flavored choice for our business food service.

Famille de mots

Nom
spiciness
Verb
spice
Adverbe
spicily
Adjectif
spicy
Apparenté
spice

Collocations courantes

spicy food meals that are hot and seasoned
spicy sauce a liquid topping that is hot to the taste
spicy aroma a smell that suggests many spices
extra spicy containing a very high amount of heat
spicy flavor a taste that is sharp and hot

Phrases Courantes

spice it up

to make something more interesting or exciting

spicy tuna roll

a common type of sushi with hot sauce

hot and spicy

a common description for very pungent food

Souvent confondu avec

spicy vs hot

'Hot' can mean both high temperature and spicy flavor, while 'spicy' only refers to flavor.

spicy vs salty

'Salty' refers to the taste of salt, whereas 'spicy' refers to the heat from peppers or spices.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'spicy' when you want to describe food that has a 'kick' or heat. In modern slang, it can also describe a situation that is exciting or slightly controversial.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'this soup is very spice' instead of using the adjective form 'spicy'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English word 'spice', which comes from the Old French 'espice', meaning a condiment or medicinal substance.

Modèles grammaticaux

comparative: spicier superlative: spiciest
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Contexte culturel

While spicy food is a staple in Mexican, Indian, and Thai cultures, it may be less common in traditional Northern European cuisines.

Quiz rapide

Be careful, this red soup is very _____!

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : spicy

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