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gourmand

greedy, gluttonous

adjective goor-MAHN Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Also means

food-loving, fond of good food

Usage Note

Gourmand often carries a positive or affectionate tone in French, describing someone who simply loves eating well rather than being a glutton — unlike the more negative English 'greedy'. The feminine form is gourmande. Distinguish it from gourmet, which stresses refined taste over quantity.

Examples

"Elle est très gourmande en desserts."

Natural Translation

She has a real sweet tooth.

Literal Translation

She is very greedy for desserts.

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