A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Delicious" in French
Say 'Délicieux !' to express that food is absolutely delicious in France.
Délicieux !
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Use this when you've taken a bite of something truly wonderful at a restaurant or during a meal with friends. It's a strong, positive reaction to excellent food.
Alternatives
- Excellent !A more general term for something very good, not just food.
- C'est très bon !A slightly less emphatic but very common way to say 'It's very good!'
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'ci' sound
The 'c' before 'i' makes an 's' sound, not a 'k' sound.
Forgetting the nasal vowel
The 'en' in 'délicieux' is a nasal sound, like saying 'on' without fully closing your mouth.
A small cultural note
While 'délicieux' is a strong compliment, French diners often express appreciation more subtly. A simple 'C'est très bon' is perfectly acceptable and common.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say delicious in French?
The most direct translation for 'delicious' is 'délicieux'. You can exclaim 'Délicieux !' when food is particularly good.
Is 'délicieux' formal or informal?
'Délicieux' is generally neutral and can be used in most dining situations. It's a strong compliment that works well with friends or in a restaurant.
What's another way to say food is good in French?
You can say 'C'est très bon !' which means 'It's very good!' This is a common and slightly less intense compliment than 'délicieux'.
How to compliment food in French?
The most common way to compliment food in French is to say 'C'est délicieux!' which means 'It's delicious!' You can also use 'C'est très bon!' meaning 'It's very good!'
How do you say "yummy" in France?
While 'yummy' doesn't have a direct, universally used equivalent in French, children often use 'Miam miam!' to express that something is tasty. For adults, 'délicieux' or 'très bon' are more appropriate.
How do you say "delicious" in French informal?
Informally, you can say 'C'est trop bon!' which translates to 'It's too good!' or 'C'est super bon!' meaning 'It's super good!'
How do you say tasty in French?
The most common word for 'tasty' in French is 'délicieux'. You can also use 'savoureux' which means flavorful or tasty.
