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"se délecter"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: to (take) delight in, to revel in

En été, je me délecte de manger dehors - In the summer, I revel in eating outside

Anne se délecte à la lecture des romans de Zola - Anne delights in reading Zola's novels

(Use à when followed by a noun, de when followed by a verb)

Related: délectable (adj) - delectable; la délectation - delight

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Pronunciation: [day lek tay]Audio Link

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