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piquant (adjective)

Spicy; having a strong, sharp, hot taste.

💬 Example

"Ce plat est un peu trop piquant pour moi."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'pick' (like an ice pick). It is sharp and it 'pricks'. 'Piquant' is the adjective for that 'pricking' sensat...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'piquant' for hot temperature. → Le café est chaud.

Using 'épicé' when you mean 'hot/spicy'. → Cette sauce est piquante.

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