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Which word best describes something 'écoeurant'?
'Écoeurant' means sickening or disgusting, so 'disgusting' is the best fit.
If you eat something 'écoeurant', how might you feel?
'Écoeurant' implies a feeling of nausea or sickness. So, you might feel nauseous.
Which of these situations might be described as 'écoeurant'?
A very bad smell can be sickening or disgusting, matching the meaning of 'écoeurant'.
If a food is 'écoeurant', it means it tastes very good.
False. 'Écoeurant' means sickening or disgusting, so it would taste very bad.
The word 'écoeurant' can be used to describe something that makes you feel sick.
True. 'Écoeurant' directly relates to feelings of sickness or nausea.
A lovely flower might be described as 'écoeurant'.
False. 'Écoeurant' has a negative meaning. A lovely flower is the opposite of sickening or disgusting.
The correct order forms a coherent sentence meaning 'This story is truly sickening.'
The words combine to form 'The show was so sickening that we left.'
This sentence translates to 'The smell of this dish is absolutely nauseating.'
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à base de
B1Made from; based on.
à la boulangerie
A2At the bakery.
à la carte
A2À la carte; ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à la charcuterie
A2At the deli; where cold meats and prepared foods are sold.
à la coque
A2Soft-boiled (for eggs).
à la demande
B1On demand; upon request.
à la poêle
A2Cooked in a frying pan; pan-fried.
à la poissonnerie
A2At the fishmonger's; where fresh fish is sold.
à la vapeur
A2Cooked by steam; steamed.
à l'apéritif
B1As an aperitif, served before a meal.
