gourmandadj.
[ɡuʁ.mɑ̃]
someone who loves good food (fondly, not greedy)
In a sentence
- Il est très gourmand, surtout pour les desserts.He really loves his food, especially desserts.
- Un menu gourmand vous attend.A food-lover’s menu awaits you.
Loving food a little too much — said with a smile, not a judgment. Being gourmand is practically a personality type in France.
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