But what exactly did Macron try to say?
He may have had the word "delicieux" in mind, which, though sounding similar to "delicious," would better translate into "lovely" or "delightful."
While more often used to describe a pastry or a meal, the word "delicieux" can also describe a person, even if it is a somewhat old-fashioned usage.
Though Macron speaks better English than several of his predecessors and often speaks the language when abroad, his only experience of living in an English-speaking country is six months in the French embassy in Nigeria.
It is not the first time a stray comment - in this case, unintentional - on a high-profile visit has overshadowed more official business.
Last year, US President Donald Trump praised French first lady Brigitte Macron for being in "such good shape" on a state visit to France.
- Reuters