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sweetener ['swi:tənə(r)](a) (for food, drink) édulcorant m, sucrette f;∎ artificial sweeteners édulcorants mpl artificiels∎ they gave him a bigger office as a sweetener ils lui ont donné un plus grand bureau pour l'amadouer□ ;∎ the government was accused of offering the company sweeteners on a accusé le gouvernement de donner des pots-de-vin à la compagnie -
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sweetener [ˈswi:tnər]a. (for coffee, food) édulcorant m* * *['swiːtnə(r)]1) ( in food) édulcorant m -
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noun (something that sweetens, eg a substance used for sweetening food: Saccharin is an artificial sweetener, often used instead of sugar.) édulcorant -
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[swi:t] 1. adjective1) (tasting like sugar; not sour, salty or bitter: as sweet as honey; Children eat too many sweet foods.) sucré2) (tasting fresh and pleasant: young, sweet vegetables.) frais3) ((of smells) pleasant or fragrant: the sweet smell of flowers.) suave4) ((of sounds) agreeable or delightful to hear: the sweet song of the nightingale.) mélodieux5) (attractive or charming: What a sweet little baby!; a sweet face/smile; You look sweet in that dress.) mignon6) (kindly and agreeable: She's a sweet girl; The child has a sweet nature.) gentil2. noun1) ((American candy) a small piece of sweet food eg chocolate, toffee etc: a packet of sweets; Have a sweet.) bonbon2) ((a dish or course of) sweet food near or at the end of a meal; (a) pudding or dessert: The waiter served the sweet.) dessert3) (dear; darling: Hallo, my sweet!) chéri•- sweeten- sweetener - sweetly - sweetness - sweetheart - sweet potato - sweet-smelling - sweet-tempered -
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artificial [‚ɑ:tɪ'fɪʃəl]∎ artificial flowers fleurs fpl artificielles;∎ a wig made from artificial hair une perruque en cheveux artificiels;∎ an artificial heart un cœur artificiel;∎ an artificial leg une jambe artificielle;∎ figurative the current situation is an artificial one la situation actuelle n'est pas naturelle ou est artificielle(b) (affected → person) factice, étudié;∎ she is very artificial elle manque de naturel;∎ an artificial smile un sourire forcé;∎ artificial tears larmes fpl de crocodile►► Sport artificial climbing escalade f artificielle;Sport artificial climbing wall mur m d'escalade artificielle;Agriculture & Chemistry artificial fertilizer engrais m chimique;artificial flavouring parfum m artificiel ou synthétique;Astronomy artificial horizon horizon m artificiel;artificial insemination insémination f artificielle;Computing artificial intelligence intelligence f artificielle;artificial kidney rein m artificiel;Linguistics artificial language langage m artificiel;Electricity artificial light la lumière artificielle;artificial limb prothèse f, membre m artificiel;Law artificial person personne f morale ou civique ou juridique;Medicine artificial respiration respiration f artificielle;∎ to give sb artificial respiration faire la respiration artificielle à qn;artificial satellite satellite m artificiel;artificial sweetener édulcorant m (de synthèse)
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Sweetener — Sweet en*er, n. One who, or that which, sweetens; one who palliates; that which moderates acrimony. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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sweetener — [swēt′ nər] n. a sweetening agent, esp. a synthetic substance such as saccharin … English World dictionary
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sweetener — /sweet n euhr/, n. 1. something that sweetens, as sugar or a low calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar. 2. an added inducement: such sweeteners as tax breaks and low cost loans. [1640 50; SWEETEN + ER1] * * * ▪ food any of various … Universalium
sweetener — [[t]swi͟ːtənə(r)[/t]] sweeteners 1) N MASS Sweetener is an artificial substance that can be used in drinks instead of sugar. 2) N COUNT A sweetener is something that you give or offer someone in order to persuade them to accept an offer or… … English dictionary
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sweetener — Synonyms and related words: Trinkgeld, ambrosia, artificial sweetener, bait, blackstrap, bonus, bounty, bribe, calcium cyclamate, cane syrup, carrot, clover honey, comb honey, consideration, corn syrup, cyclamates, donative, double time,… … Moby Thesaurus