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delicate

UK
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

Translations

delicatenoun
delicates
pl
UK
/ˈdelɪkət/
US
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
linge délicatAu pluriel, pour désigner les vêtements ou textiles qui doivent être lavés avec soin.
She separated the delicates from the rest of the laundry before starting the gentle cycle.
Elle a séparé le linge délicat du reste de la lessive avant de lancer le cycle délicat.
Synonyms
delicates
lingerie
underwear
undergarments
intimates
dainty
fragile item
fine fabric
delicateadjective
more delicate
Comp.
most delicate
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
fragileSe dit d’un objet facilement cassable ou abîmé.
The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell off the table.
Le vase en verre fragile s’est brisé lorsqu’il est tombé de la table.
délicatSens général : qui demande des précautions, qui est fin, subtil ou d’aspect raffiné.
The negotiations were in a delicate stage and required tactful communication.
Les négociations étaient dans une phase délicate et demandaient une communication diplomatique.
Additional translations
légerPour une odeur, une saveur ou une sensation faible, peu intense.
Synonyms
fragile
fine
dainty
subtle
tender
exquisite
faint
slight
vulnerable
Antonyms
sturdy
strong
rough

Definitions

delicatenoun
A piece of delicate clothing or fabric, or such items collectively, that require gentle washing or handling (commonly used in the plural form delicates).
She separated the delicates from the rest of the laundry before starting the gentle cycle.
delicateadjective
Easily broken or damaged; fragile.
The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell off the table.
Requiring careful handling; sensitive.
The negotiations were in a delicate stage and required tactful communication.
Subtly and finely made or done; intricate.
The artist's delicate brushwork added depth to the painting.
Having a soft or faint quality; not strong or intense.
The room was filled with the delicate scent of lavender.
Characterized by a refined or subtle beauty.
She wore a delicate lace dress that highlighted her graceful movements.
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