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palate

/ˈpæl.ət/

/ˈpæl.ɪt/

Translations

palatenoun

palates

/ˈpæl.ət/

/ˈpæl.ɪt/

palaisAnatomie.

The surgeon examined the child's palate to determine if there was a cleft.

Le chirurgien a examiné le palais de l'enfant pour déterminer s'il y avait une fente.

palaisAu sens figuré : sens du goût, appréciation des saveurs.

She has a refined palate and can identify the subtle notes in the wine.

Elle a un palais raffiné et peut identifier les notes subtiles du vin.

Additional translations

goûtAu sens figuré : préférence esthétique ou culturelle.

Synonyms

palateadjective

/ˈpæl.ət/

Attributive noun use (e.g., 'palate cleanser'); treated as adjective.

palatalAnatomie.

The doctor noted a palate abnormality.

Le médecin a noté une anomalie palatale.

Additional translations

gustatifSens du goût; registre courant.

palatenoun

The roof of the mouth in humans and other mammals, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

The surgeon examined the child's palate to determine if there was a cleft.

A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors in food and drink.

She has a refined palate and can identify the subtle notes in the wine.

A preference or refined taste for something, especially in art, culture, or aesthetics.

His literary palate favors modernist poetry.

palateadjective

Relating to the palate or sense of taste, used before another noun.

The sorbet acted as a palate cleanser between courses.