friandadjectivecommon nounSyllable DecompositionfriandEtymologyexpandOld present participle of frire with the initial meaning of "who sizzles, crackles with impatience".Definitions1. Who loves fine and delicate cuisine, and who has expertise in it.expandIl n'est pas gourmand, mais il est friand.Il est très friand de sucreries.2. Who greatly enjoys and eagerly seeks out a particular thing.figurativeexpandElle excelle aux tortillements, tour à tour fougueuse et alanguie, toujours disposée, experte en diable, friande de toutes les combinaisons. }}3. Which is pleasant to eat, which is enticing due to its delicacy.by extensionexpandMorceau, mets friand.TranslationsSee alsofriandise (cn.) friande (adj.) friandes (adj.) friands (adj.) friands (cn.)