A1 adjective Neutre #3,298 le plus courant

sweet

/swiːt/

Sweet describes a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey. It is also commonly used to describe a person who is kind, gentle, or helpful.

Exemples

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1

This apple is very sweet and juicy.

This apple is very sweet and juicy.

2

The chef prepared a sweet glaze for the roasted vegetables.

The chef prepared a sweet glaze for the roasted vegetables.

3

That was a sweet thing to do for your friend.

That was a sweet thing to do for your friend.

Famille de mots

Nom
sweetness
Verb
sweeten
Adverbe
sweetly
Adjectif
sweet
Apparenté
sweetener
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Astuce mémo

Think of the two 'e's in 'sweet' as two eyes looking at a delicious piece of cake.

Quiz rapide

I don't like bitter coffee; I prefer it to be _____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sweet

Exemples

1

This apple is very sweet and juicy.

everyday

This apple is very sweet and juicy.

2

The chef prepared a sweet glaze for the roasted vegetables.

formal

The chef prepared a sweet glaze for the roasted vegetables.

3

That was a sweet thing to do for your friend.

informal

That was a sweet thing to do for your friend.

4

The study analyzes the human preference for sweet stimuli in early childhood.

academic

The study analyzes the human preference for sweet stimuli in early childhood.

5

We need to find the sweet spot for our pricing to maximize sales.

business

We need to find the sweet spot for our pricing to maximize sales.

Famille de mots

Nom
sweetness
Verb
sweeten
Adverbe
sweetly
Adjectif
sweet
Apparenté
sweetener

Collocations courantes

sweet taste sweet taste
sweet tooth sweet tooth (a liking for sugary foods)
sweet dreams sweet dreams
sweet potatoes sweet potatoes
sweet smell sweet smell

Phrases Courantes

home sweet home

home sweet home

short and sweet

short and sweet

sweet sixteen

sweet sixteen

Souvent confondu avec

sweet vs sweat

Sweat refers to the liquid that comes off your skin when you are hot, while sweet refers to taste or personality.

sweet vs suite

A suite (pronounced the same as sweet) is a set of connected rooms in a hotel.

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Notes d'usage

While primarily used for food, 'sweet' is one of the most common adjectives used to describe a nice or charming personality in English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'sweat' when they mean 'sweet'. Remember that 'sweet' has two 'e's like 'feel good'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the two 'e's in 'sweet' as two eyes looking at a delicious piece of cake.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'swete', meaning pleasing to the senses, mind, or feelings.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a predicate adjective: 'The tea is sweet.' Used as an attributive adjective: 'I like sweet tea.' Can be used as a noun in British English to mean candy.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'sweetie' or 'sweetheart' are common terms of endearment for loved ones.

Quiz rapide

I don't like bitter coffee; I prefer it to be _____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sweet

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cookie

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menu

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recipe

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A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

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To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

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To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

egg

A1

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

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