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onctueux (adjective)

Creamy; smooth and rich in texture.

💬 Example

"Ce yaourt grec est incroyablement onctueux et crémeux."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an 'OINK' sound, like a pig, but make it 'ONK'. Then think of 'TUES', like Tuesday. So, 'ONK-TUES'. Picture a pi...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Forgetting feminine agreement → La soupe est onctueuse.

Using 'onctueux' for non-rich textures → L'eau est lisse, pas onctueuse.

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