French Word · Intermediate
Déguster
To taste / to savor (food/drink)
Pronunciation: de-goos-TE
Meaning
To enjoy food or drink slowly, appreciating its flavor and quality. Implies a higher degree of enjoyment than simply 'manger' or 'boire'.
Example
Nous avons dégusté un excellent vin rouge avec notre repas.
We savored an excellent red wine with our meal.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Déguster out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.