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DELF A2 Production Orale: Talk about a dish or recipe in french

How do you talk about or describe your favourite dish in french or even just talk about a recipe for a local dish from your country in french? In this tutorial we will be looking at a topic that appears often on the DELF A2 Production Orale section of your french exam: How to talk about food.

You will find this type of speaking task in section 2 of the Production Orale under MONOLOGUE and section 3 under ROLE PLAY. We will be looking at examples from both these sections. Plus, we will be listening to different people talking about a local dish and their favourite dish in french.

What to Expect for your monologue in french DELF A2

For the monologue you will be proposed 2 topics. You will then need to choose one. Make sure you understand the subject and what is required of you before making a final chose.

You will be expected to talk for around 2 minutes on this topic and the examiner may ask you an additional 2 to 3 questions to keep the monologue going.

Here are 2 example cue cards about food that you may come across for your french exam.

Sample Task 1: Quel plat de votre pays voulez-vous faire goûter à des amis français ? Quels sont les ingrédients? Expliquez comment on le prépare, comment et à quelle occasion on le mange.

Sample Task 3: Aimez-vous cuisiner ? À quelle(s) occasion(s) ? Parlez d´un plat que vous savez préparer ou que vous avez vu préparer par quelqu´un d´autre.

Tips for Talking about your favourite dish in french

First and foremost remember to introduce your topic, example:

je vais présenter vous mes (mon) plats (plat) préféré(s)

J’ai envie de partager avec vous mon plat préféré

Mon plat préféré………………..

Le plat que je préfère est . ……………..

And if you would like to talk about more than one dish:

Moi, j’adore tous les plats. C’est trop difficile pour moi de choisir un seul plat….

This can be followed by stating what type of dish it is:

c’est le plat typique de…………..

C’est un plat traditionnel/régional/classique/…………………..

Cette spécialité de/du …………..

C’est un plat originaire du/de………………..

What in is it consist of?

Remember to use very specific vocabulary on not only food but food preparation. You can revisit our article on how to write a recipe in french to check some vocabulary. You should speak about what food it is.

Dans ce plat il y a……………………

We can look at some vocabulary on meat: le poulet (chicken), le porc (pork), le jambon (ham), le bifteck (steak), l’agneau (lamb), le veau (veal), la dinde (turkey)

How is it prepared? For example:

• cuire————-cook
• bouillir————–boil
• griller—————grill

How it is served?

• chaud(e)——-hot
• froid(e)———cold
• (for meat)  bleu/saignant (very rare), mi- saignant (rare), à point (medium rare), bien cuit (well done).

When do you normally eat it? Is it only on special occasions, such as a national holiday? It is a meal served for breakfast, lunch or dinner?

Then mention why you like it and why it is your favourite food.

J’aime vraiment …………………. parce que ………………..

Useful tips for talking about a recipe in french

Aujourd’hui, je vous présente ma recette (préférée) qui, elle, est composée avec des …………..

J’adore cuisiner……………….

Je vous présente une recette de………/une recette rapide et simple

Cette recette peut-être préparée en version végétarienne ou végétalienne…………..

Pour la préparation……………..

Remember to use connecting words when necessary:

D’abord………….Ensuite………………..Après……….et………….

Useful expressions to describe a dish or recipe in French:

Vocabulary related to taste:

• goûter —————–to taste
• le goût ————— taste
• la saveur —————- flavor

Words to describe how a dish taste

Le plat est très ……..————— THe dish is very……………. savoureux / savoureuse ————-tasty goûteux / goûteuse—————–flavorful délicieux / délicieuse——————–delicious succulent / succulente—————-succulent (tender, juicy, and tasty)

il faut absolument goûter à ……… ————- You need to absolutely taste………

C’est délicieux————————It’s delicious. L’assaisonnement est parfait——————-The seasoning is perfect. La viande est très bien cuite, et tendre.————-The meat is very well cooked, and tender. Les légumes sont bien croquants———————-The vegetables are nicely crunchy.

Other useful words to describe how food taste includes:

amer / amère———————–bitter aigre———————-sour salé——————–salty sucré——————sweet fort / forte—————-spicy/hot épicé———————spicy pimenté——————spicy

For some candidate you might want to explain further if it is a vegetation or vegan dish:

végétarien / végétarienne——————–vegetarian végétalien / végétalienne———————vegan

Tips for ROLE PLAY in DELF A2 Production Orale

For the role play you will have two topics and you will need to choose one.You must be able to show that you can deal with day-to-day situation that you may meet in a french speaking environment. You must also show that you are able to greet and use polite expressions.

Here are 2 sample cue cards from the DELF A2 Production Orale part 3 on role play. You will be doing the role play with the examiner.

SAMPLE SUBJECT 1. Recette de cuisine Vous adorez cuisiner. Vous proposez à un ami français de venir chez vous cuisiner ensemble un plat de votre pays. Vous vous mettez d’accord sur qui fait quoi. L’examinateur joue le rôle de l’ami.

SAMPLE SUBJECT 2 RECETTE Un(e) ami(e) français(e) vous téléphone pour connaître la recette d’un plat typique de votre pays. Vous répondez à ses questions. À la fin de la conversation, vous lui proposez de venir l’aider à préparer le plat. [L’examinateur / l’examinatrice joue le rôle de votre ami(e).]

Example of people talking about their favourite dish or a local dish

Here we have 3 people who talk about different recipes. Listen careful to the monologue. Try and see if there is any usually vocabulary that you can use in your monologue or role play. Then go to the end of the page and try to response to one of the cue cards above.

Gaëlle : les crêpes bretonnes

Pour les gourmands ! Quelle différence entre les crêpes et les galettes ? Vous allez tout savoir!

Jean-Claude : la recette des crêpes bretonnes

Jean-Claude nous donne sa recette des crêpes, spécialités de la Bretagne.

Frédéric : flambage d’une viande

J’aime bien faire ça quand je reçois du monde. Je vous explique ma recette.

DELF A2 Production Orale Monologue Practice

With the voice recorder below,  record your monologue then replay to listen to how well you did. Remember you can record yourself as many time as you like. Once you are finished, download your recording and ask someone, such as your teacher, to give feedback on your presentation. Good luck and wish you all the best for your exam.

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27 Phrases to Comment About Food in French

Food is often at the very top of French conversations. The French always comment on their food and at home, a cook always expects many compliments. So today, we’ll study how to make positive and negative comments about food.

If you are invited to a French home, you will have to comment on the food. Several times. Just saying “c’est bon” is not going to cut it if you want to follow French etiquette.

Even in a restaurant, it is common to express your satisfaction or disappointment to the waiter, and even sometimes to the chef – in a smaller restaurant, the chef will sometimes come out to talk to his customers. And he is fishing for compliments.

If you have to remember one compliment, I would go with “c’est délicieux” (it’s delicious): simple, yet very effective.

Note that the French comment on everything: the taste of the food and quality of the produce of course, but also the presentation, which is very important as well.

So, here are some useful comments to say about food, pointing out problems, or expressing your satisfaction…

• Mmmm, c’était absolument délicieux ! Le poulet était tendre, l’assaisonnement très fin et les légumes croquants.
• Berk, c’était absolument infect ! Le poulet était super dur, l’assaisonnement complètement fade et les légumes beaucoup trop cuits.

You will find many comments on food used in context in my intermediate level French audiobook À Moi Paris L4, chapters 13 and 14 “Dans Un Grand Restaurant”.

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16 Positive Comments About Food In French

• La présentation est magnifique /superbe. The presentation is gorgeous.
• Que/Comme c’est beau. (Note the construction “comme c’est + adjective”) How beautiful.
• Que/Comme la présentation est belle. Difficult to translate literally. But it means “how pretty” , talking about the presentation .
• C’est vraiment appétissant. It looks tasty/appetising.
• J’en ai l’eau à la bouche (idiom). It makes my mouth water.
• Mmmmmm The sound the French will do when something looks appetising / tastes good – you’ll hear a lot of “Mmmm” when the French are eating!
• Miam ! Yum!
• Je me régale. I am really enjoying it/I love it.
• C’est un délice. It’s a delight.
• C’est vraiment/très bon. It’s really/very good.
• C’est délicieux. It’s delicious.
• C’est fameux. It’s delicious – a bit more old fashion.
• C’est très fin. It’s very delicate.
• L’assaisonnement est parfait. The seasoning is perfect.
• La viande est très bien cuite, et tendre. The meat is very well cooked, and tender.
• Les légumes sont bien croquants. The vegetables are nicely crunchy.

11 Negative Comments About Food In French

Now for comments you’ll make later, on the way home in your car…

• Qu’est-ce que c’était laid (or “moche” in colloquial French) It was so ugly.
• Berk (or beurk, alternate spelling and French pronunciation ) Yuck.
• C’était immangeable. It was inedible.
• La viande était super dure. The meat was super tough.
• C’était beaucoup trop cuit. It was really over done.
• C’était pas assez cuit / c’était cru. It was not cooked enough / raw – you may be exaggerating a bit there but it’s OK! [Note that in formal French, you would need to say “ce n’était pas assez cuit”. But more and more, we drop the “ne” in spoken French.]
• Le poulet était tellement fade. The chicken was so bland/tasteless.
• La sauce n’avait aucun goût. The sauce had no flavor.
• Les huîtres n’étaient pas fraîches. The oysters were not fresh (you should really have not eaten them! – you might now need to read this)
• C’était trop sucré / salé / fort / poivré / épicé – piquant / lourd / brulé / glacé. It was too sweet / salty / strong / peppery / spicy / heavy / burnt / very cold.
• C’était infect / dégoûtant. Or in common slang: c’était dégueulasse (short “dégueu”). It was disgusting.

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How to Say “My Favorite Food Is” in French

Bonjour! If you’re a fan of French cuisine or are simply interested in the French language, it’s essential to learn how to express your favorite food in French. Knowing how to talk about your preferences for different dishes allows you to engage in conversations about food, which is a beloved topic in the French culture.

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Formal Ways of Saying “My Favorite Food Is” in French

When speaking in formal settings or with people you don’t know well, it’s important to use respectful language. Here are some formal ways to express that a specific food holds the title of your favorite:

1. “Mon plat préféré est”

This is the most straightforward way to convey your favorite dish in a formal context. “Mon plat préféré est” means “My favorite dish is.” You then follow this phrase with the name of your favorite food. For example:

Mon plat préféré est le bœuf bourguignon. My favorite dish is beef bourguignon.

2. “La nourriture que je préfère est”

In more formal situations, you may want to use “La nourriture que je préfère est,” which translates to “The food I prefer is.” Here’s an example:

La nourriture que je préfère est la quiche lorraine. The food I prefer is quiche Lorraine.

Informal Ways of Saying “My Favorite Food Is” in French

When speaking with friends, family, or in casual settings, you can take a more relaxed approach to express your favorite food. Here are a couple of informal ways to talk about your favorite dish:

1. “Mon plat favori, c’est”

To say “My favorite dish is” in an informal way, you can use “Mon plat favori, c’est.” This phrase is commonly used among friends when discussing food preferences. Here’s an example:

Mon plat favori, c’est les escargots. My favorite dish is escargots.

2. “Ce que j’aime le plus manger, c’est”

If you’re looking for a more colorful expression, you can say “Ce que j’aime le plus manger, c’est,” which means “What I like to eat the most is.” This phrase adds a personal touch to your statement. For instance:

Ce que j’aime le plus manger, c’est les crêpes. What I like to eat the most is crêpes.

Tips for Expressing Your Favorite Food in French

While learning how to say “My favorite food is” in French is crucial, it’s also helpful to keep these tips in mind to enhance your language skills:

1. Practice Pronunciation

French pronunciation can be challenging for beginners, so take the time to practice the correct pronunciation of food-related vocabulary. Use language learning apps or listen to native speakers to improve your spoken French.

2. Pay Attention to Gender and Plurality

Remember that every noun in French has a gender (masculine or feminine) and can be singular or plural. Ensure your favorite food matches the correct gender and plurality when using it in a sentence.

3. Expand Your Vocabulary

Explore different types of French cuisine to expand your food-related vocabulary. Try new dishes and pay attention to their names. This can help you become more comfortable discussing various foods in French conversations.

Examples of French Food Favorites

To provide you with a broader range of examples, here are some popular French dishes that many people name as their favorites:

• La ratatouille (Ratatouille)
• Les croissants (Croissants)
• La soupe à l’oignon (French onion soup)
• Le cassoulet (Cassoulet)
• Le magret de canard (Duck breast)
• La tarte Tatin (Tarte Tatin)
• Le gratin dauphinois (Potato gratin)

Remember, these are just a few examples, and you can undoubtedly choose your own favorite food to express in French. Don’t forget to have fun experimenting with different French cuisines!

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French Food Vocabulary: Talking About Cooking and Eating in France

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Mmm… French Cuisine

When it comes to French culture surrounding food, one thing that will probably never go away is the idea that a meal with family and friends is still very much a social event, and it’s got to happen as often as possible. And there’ll probably always be bread! As the world gets more modern and people get busier, though, daily life has forced eating habits to change in some ways.

Getting the family together for a regular meal is still a must for many families. It just may not be when it used to be…

Traditionally, in France, lunch was the largest and longest meal of the day, and just about everyone left work or school to go home for a lunch “en famille.” This was a time for eating, relaxing, socializing and getting ready to head back to work! Businesses even closed up for a couple of hours. Now, not as many people can get home for lunch, and some choose to continue working so they can get home earlier at the end of the day. This would make dinner the more important meal for them.

“Le fast food” and prepared/frozen meals have also become a part of modern life in France. And it’s not just “MacDo,” but French chains, as well. It doesn’t seem to be as much of a choice as in the States, but it’s there.

Now, here’s some of what you need to talk about food.

I. The Partitive Article

The partitive article is used a lot for talking about food. It’s the combination of the preposition “de” with the definite articles “le (l’), la (l’), les.” The partitive article is for an unknown amount or quantity, sometimes translated as “some.”

Its important to remember that de+le=du and de+les=des, but you don’t combine de+l’ or de+la.

Je voudrais du café. I would like (some) coffee.

Il veut de la crème. He wants (some) cream.

Roger veut des croissants. Roger wants (some) croissants.

This doesn’t mean you can’t use anything else. For example, to be more specific, if you’d like “the milk,” you can ask for “le lait.” Or, if you want two of something, you would use the number (deux croissants) instead of the definite or partitive article.

II. Expressions of Quantity

Apart from the partitive article, you may want to also learn expressions of quantity. The important thing to remember is that you use the preposition “de” after them (or d’ if going into a vowel/vowel sound).

Je voudrais une tasse de thé. I would like a cup of tea.

Il a une bouteille d’eau. He has a bottle of water.

Marc va boire un peu de café. Mark is going to drink a little coffee.

III. Likes and Dislikes

The French use the definite articles (le (l’), la (l’), les) for general likes and dislikes, where we drop them in English. Remember, here we’re speaking about liking something in general, as in “pasta” or “cheese.” In more specific cases, the definite article can translate as “the.” (Sophie doesn’t like the cheese that Mark bought.)

J’aime la pizza/le fromage. I like pizza/cheese.

Marie adore les pâtes. Marie loves pasta.

Marc déteste les oignons. Mark hates onions.

IV. Vocabulary for Food

Obviously, you’ll need to learn all the basic vocabulary for talking about food, and it may take some time—especially all the different fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, condiments, drinks, preparations… Start with what you like and don’t like, with your own personal experience, then branch out from there, so it’s not so overwhelming.

If you have allergies, you should definitely learn everything you need to know about that in French ( Je suis allergique aux noix. (I’m allergic to nuts.) Je ne peux pas manger de gluten. (I can’t eat gluten.)) and so on. You often use the preposition “à” plus the definite articles (le, la, les) with allergies.

When it comes to French cuisine (la cuisine française), some classics will never go away, so you’ll probably learn vocabulary for French dishes that have been around since forever!

One key to knowing about French cooking is to learn what all the preparation names mean. For example, “bourguignon” usually means a wine sauce—typically a Burgundy or other type of red wine. Also, a classic “Salade Niçoise” will have certain ingredients in it that you won’t find in all salads. Some of the travel phrase books you’ll see have a nice food section to help you with all that—especially French menus!

A. La Nourriture/Food

Some examples:

1. manger: to eat // avoir faim = to be hungry. J’ai faim. Vous avez faim ? // grignoter = to snack in-between meals

2. les repas (m): le petit déjeuner, le déjeuner, le dîner // Québec : le déjeuner, le dîner, le souper // un apéritif (cocktail), l’entrée (o)(appetizer), le plat principal (main dish), le dessert, un digestif (after dinner drink) // le goûter (snack) // la cuisine (cooking, kitchen), la salle à manger (dining room), un café, un restaurant

3. la table: mettre la table (to set the table), la fourchette (fork), la cuillère (spoon), le couteau (knife), un verre (glass), une tasse (cup), un bol, une assiette (plate), une serviette [de table] (napkin), une nappe (tablecloth), un napperon (place mat) // faire la vaisselle (to do the dishes)

B. Fruits & Vegetables

1. les fruits (m): une pomme (apple), une orange, une banane, une poire (pear), une cerise (cherry), une fraise (strawberry), une prune (plum), une pastèque (watermelon), une pêche (peach), une myrtille (blueberry), un ananas (pineapple), un pamplemousse (grapefruit), un abricot (apricot), un citron (lemon), un citron vert (lime), un raisin (grape) (a raisin = un raisin sec)

2. les légumes (m): une tomate, la laitue (lettuce), une carotte, une pomme de terre (potato), les asperges (f) (asparagus), une aubergine (eggplant), un oignon, le brocoli, un artichaut, les épinards (m) (spinach), le chou-fleur (cauliflower), les petit pois (m) (peas), le maïs (corn), le radis (radish), un haricot vert (green bean), le champignon (mushroom), le céleri

C. La Viande/Meat

1. les viandes: le poulet (chicken), le porc, le rosbif, le jambon (ham), le bifteck (steak), l’agneau (m) (lamb), le lapin (rabbit), le veau (veal), le saucisson (sausage), la dinde (turkey)

• les préparations: bleu/saignant (very rare), mi- saignant (rare), à point (medium rare), bien cuit (well done)

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1.3 Talking about what you dislike

To talk about what you dislike, you can use the negative form of the verbs used to express what you like. To form the negative in French, use ne before the verb and pas after the verb . ne becomes n’ in front of a verb starting with a vowel sound or an ‘h’):

Elle n’ aime pas les oignons. She doesn’t like onions. Il n’ est pas français. He is not French.

You can use beaucoup and du tout with je n’aime pas to say how much you dislike something. If you use these words, they go after ne ... pas in the sentence:

Je n’ aime pas du tout la viande. I don’t like meat at all. Il n’ aime pas beaucoup la cuisine nord-africaine. He doesn’t like North African food very much.

Note that in informal spoken French, people often omit the ne ,

Je n’habite pas en France.→ J’habite pas en France. (I don’t live in France.) Elle n’aime pas les sardines. → Elle aime pas les sardines. (She doesn’t like sardines.)

Claudette has just found out what her guests do not like to eat. Read her notes and identify all the words and phrases which express dislike.

This is an image of some hand-written notes, in French, which read as follows:

Dîner de samedi 28 février avec les Lenoir et les Khalife

– Ahmed aime beaucoup les desserts, et surtout la glace, mais il n’aime pas les tomates.

– Chrystelle adore les légumes mais elle n’aime pas du tout les oignons.

– Benoît aime surtout les poisson et les fruits de mer. Il n’aime pas beaucoup la cuisine nord-africaine.

– Laura est difficile mais elle aime assez le fromage et la cuisine italienne. Par contre, elle déteste les champignons.

– Paul aime bien la viande rouge et le vin blanc mais il n’aime pas du tout les cuisines exotiques.

You should have identified:

n’aime pas , for Ahmed n’aime pas du tout , for Chrystelle n’aime pas beaucoup , for Benoît déteste , for Laura n’aime pas du tout , for Paul.

Answer the following questions in the negative, using whole sentences and ne/n’ … pas , as shown in the example. Remember to put the negative elements in the correct place in your sentences.

Exemple Il aime le poulet ? Non, il n’ aime pas le poulet. Vous êtes docteur ? Non, je ne suis pas docteur.

• Vous êtes professeur ?
• Ils viennent de Montréal ?
• Vous aimez les huîtres ?
• Il parle portugais ?
• Vous avez 35 ans ?
• Elle habite en Angleterre ?
• Il est végétarien ?
• Elles sont étudiantes ?

You should have answered as follows.

• Non, je ne suis pas professeur.
• Non, ils ne viennent pas de Montréal.
• Non, je n’aime pas les huîtres.
• Non, il ne parle pas portugais.
• Non, je n’ai pas 35 ans.
• Non, elle n’habite pas en Angleterre.
• Non, il n’est pas végétarien.
• Non, elles ne sont pas étudiantes.

Note that n’ is used instead of ‘ne’ in sentences 3, 5, 6 and 7 because the verbs in question begin with a vowel or an ‘h’.

Claudette’s son, Frédéric, is a very fussy eater. There are many things he won’t eat or drink. Listen to the audio track and, putting yourself in Frédéric ’s shoes, answer all the questions in the negative following the prompts you hear.

Exemple (You hear) Tu aimes le café, Fred ? (You hear) (Say no, you do not like coffee.) (You say) Non, je n’aime pas le café.

Transcript: Audio 6

(Say, no, you do not like coffee.)

(Say, no you hate fish.)

(Say, no, you don’t like meat at all.)

(Say, no, you can’t stand vegetables.)

(Say, no, you don’t like ice cream very much.)

(Say, no, you hate seafood.)

Claudette would like to invite you to her dinner party. Write a short message in French to tell her what kind of food you like and dislike.

Here is one possible answer.

J’aime beaucoup les fruits de mer. J’aime aussi le poisson. J’adore la glace. Je n’aime pas du tout la viande rouge et je déteste les oignons. J’ai horreur des fast-foods !

Did you use a range of expressions from this section to express likes and dislikes?

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The French gastronomy is known all over the world for its quality and diversity. It is the fruit of a secular heritage and is also constantly evolving thanks to its professionals who continue to revisit their classics to always surprise and satisfy us.

To taste the French gastronomy is to taste ‘l’art-de-vivre à la française’. It involves finding local producers and passionate chefs who convey their passion into their food.

From Normandy to Provence, from Brittany to Alsace, passing through Burgundy, South West or Corsica. Through its gastronomy one can know all the diversity and wealth of the French territory. Each region invites us to taste their specialties and their cuisine in moments of sharing and conviviality.

Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

The French Gastronomy, in 2010, inscribed for the first time in the list of the intangible heritage of Humanity a patrimony related to the gastronomy. These are the components of French gastronomy taken into account for this insertion: the purchase of good products, preferably local, whose flavors harmonize well together; the careful choice of dishes that reflect the diversity of regions and terroir; the marriage between food and wine; the quality of the kitchen; the aesthetics of the table. In all the happy circumstances of their existence, the French are gathered around a good meal. Whether it’s an “apero” among friends, a commercial meal or a banquet, this meal praises for conviviality, for humanism at the table and for well-being.

The stages involving the feast

A typical French meal involves a real ceremony. A succession of immutable rituals in a context of permanent conversation. It starts with an appetizer and ends with a digestive, between the two there are at least four dishes: a starter, a main course with fish and / or meat, cheese and dessert. From the choice of the menu to the tasting there is a long route. Meals start with a trip to the market and fairs for the the product selection. The seasons of the year, the occasion to be celebrated, the tastes of each other determine the menu and the dishes that make it up. Throughout the process, knowledge, advice, skills and references are exchanged.

Back in the kitchen with produucts acqired at the market, the preparations are made together with the family. Parents pass the gestures and knowledge to the children, either to make a cake or to prepare the table. Prepare the table, put the different cutlery, fold the towels, knowing the use of each glass is an important transmission to the French.

Finally when the time comes for tasting, there are successions of specific gestures, where all the senses are required: the smell is requested with all the good odors that come from the dishes, the view is enchanted in front of the decoration of the table and the presentation of the dishes. The palate then comes into play as well as tact according to the dishes offered and hearing with the sound of cutlery and conversations.

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France Food Culture : Everything to Know + Top 10 French Foods

France Food Culture: Everything to Know + Top 10 French Foods

If France has a reputation for anything, it’s excellent food and wine. With governmental organizations and independent groups ensuring the highest quality of French cheese, wine, produce, and meats, it’s easy to see why France has such great food. Enjoying French food culture is an important part of traveling to France! There are lots of little distinctions and rules in French food culture, and knowing these nuances will help you better understand and enjoy your time in France. Keep an open mind when it comes to French food, especially when visiting France for the first time! I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, so I just tried everything, and most of the time it was great (and the other times made for great stories!). First, we’ll start with some basic French food terms you need to know before going to France before moving on to the difference between cafes and restaurants and the top 10 French foods!

Check out the rest of my food + drink posts for more international flavors.

French Food Vocabulary

La Boulangerie: Bakery – Where you can buy croissants, fresh bread, and sandwiches. Great for quick breakfasts and lunches! You might find some basic pastries, like macarons, here as well.

La Patisserie: Pastry shop – Where you can get amazing French pastries! Think along the lines of Laduree and Pierre Herme! This normally doesn’t sell bread, but might sell some of the same pastries or sweet breads that boulangeries do.

La Boucherie: Butcher shop – You can find great sandwiches or charcuterie plates at some boucheries!

Le Fromagerie: Cheese shop

Le Chocolatier: Chocolate shop, of course!

Le Cave à Vins: Wine shop – Some shops will serve wine by the glass as well!

Le Supermarché: Supermarket – Popular supermarkets in France include Monoprix, Carrefour, Auchon.

Le Petit Déjeuner: Breakfast

Le Déjeuner: Lunch

Le Dîner: Dinner

Entree: Appetizer – Entrees are not the main course in France like they are in the USA!

Plat: Main course

Meilleur Ouvrier de France: Best Craftsman in France – There’s a competition every four years to determine the best artisans of several categories, including chocolate, cheese, and pastries! Any shop that has won this distinction (decided by the French Ministry of Labor) is likely worth the visit!

Check out this list of 10 things to know before visiting France to prep for your trip! 

French Eateries: Difference Between Cafe and Restaurant (and Bistro vs Brasserie)

Once you get to France, you’ll notice that there are a number of names for places to eat food: brasseries, cafe, bistro, and restaurant. These names can be kind of confusing for people visiting France for the first time, and although they aren’t drastically different, there are subtle differences that are helpful to know. I’ll break down the difference between cafe and restaurant (and all the other types of eateries that are part of French food culture), and talk about bistro vs brasserie, so you know what to expect!

Difference Between Cafe and Restaurant

In France, the main difference between cafe and restaurant is the level of formality. A cafe is usually casual, and it usually serves very simples dishes. I would say cafes are the most casual of French eateries (besides chains like Starbucks or McDonalds, which I’m not really including in this article). Restaurants are normally more formal, serving full dinner menus. The difference between restaurant and bistro is less drastic- a bistro is another casual restaurant, but you can expect slightly better food options here than at a cafe normally.

Bistro vs Brasserie

So, now that you know what you can expect at cafes, restaurants, and bistros in France, what’s the difference between a bistro vs brasserie? A brasserie is a restaurant that serves simple, casual food, just like a bistro. The naming distinction between the two eateries mostly can be attributed to the days when brasseries served alcohol and bistros did not (but now, you’d be hard-pressed to find an eatery in France that didn’t serve alcohol). Food-wise, you can expect fairly similar menus, so there’s really not a huge difference between a bistro vs brasserie these days, but both are staples are French food culture!

Once you’ve learned the difference between all these eateries, check out my favorite restaurants in Paris !

France Food Culture: French Meals

Because French food is so good, the French people are pretty serious about their meals! For breakfast, the classic croissant or pan au chocolat (chocolate croissant) is fairly standard. Parisians don’t necessarily eat this every day (think more yogurt and fruit), but the breads are so good! While you’re visiting France, I recommend heading to a boulangerie every morning for fresh treats!

You can grab a quick lunch at a cafe or boulangerie if you’re pressed for time while visiting France, but it’s not uncommon for French people to have three-course, 1+ hour-long lunches at local bistrots! I loved enjoying long French lunches because we oftentimes feel so rushed eating lunch in the United States! Lots of bistrots will offer a menu du jour for a very reasonable price at lunch, so if there’s a restaurant that you really want to eat at that’s a little out of your price range, check to see if they do a weekday lunch menu! Dinner is the most formal meal of the day, and it’s the most expensive if you’re eating at a restaurant.

Top 10 French Foods

• Croquet Madame: Although this ham and cheese sandwich topped with extra cheese and an egg may seem simple, no one does it like the French! The yummy French cheese adds a great flavor to this cafe sandwich.
• Coq au Vin: Chicken cooked in a wine sauce- another simple, yet delicious, classic French dish.
• Galettes and Crepes: Galettes are savory crepes made with buckwheat batter, and crepes are the dessert made with a sweet batter. Try Nutella and banana or salted caramel for a classic French flavor.
• Cheese: Okay, so including all French cheese as one entry might be considered cheating when you consider the variety of amazing cheeses- fondue, camembert, raclette, bleu, and so many more! Eat them all!
• Steak frites (+Moules frites): Again, I’m cheating a little here, but both of these are classic bistro dishes that almost never fail to please!
• Cassoulet: Slow cooked casserole with meat and beans. Simple and hearty.
• Croissants (+ all the Baguettes): Does this even need a description? Hello, delicious carbs.
• Macarons: These adorable, round cookie pastries can be found at almost every patisserie in France! Check out my guide to the best macarons in Paris for some suggestions!
• French Onion Soup: Although not my personal favorite, I know people really love getting some classic French onion soup in France! Really warms you up on a cold day.
• Nicoise salad: This salad, from Nice, is normally made with olives, hardboiled eggs, anchovies, and tomatoes, but other ingredients can make an appearance.

Honorable mentions (because you can never have enough good French food): Bouillabaisse, Tarte Tatin, Ratatouille, Escargots, Gratin Dauphinois, Quiche

Other Helpful Tips:

Service is much less attentive than you might be used to in the US, so don’t feel awkward getting your waiter’s attention if you need the check!

French food is often cooked with a lot of butter, cream, wine, and other yummy additions! If you are vegan or vegetarian, there are options for you, but I recommend learning phrases like “I am vegan” and “I do not eat any meat products, what do you recommend I get?” before going. The same goes if you follow a halal or kosher diet or have other dietary restrictions.

Want to try some classic French foods? Try a French food tour in Paris! 

France Food Culture Conclusion

France food culture is nuanced and unique, and I hope these tips help you experience it to the fullest when you visit this beautiful country! Although the difference between cafe and restaurant (and bistro vs brasserie) and the various food terms may seem silly, these little things are what make French food culture unique.

What are your favorite French foods? Which of the top 10 French foods are you excited to try when you visit France? Let me know in the comments!

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25 thoughts on “ France Food Culture : Everything to Know + Top 10 French Foods ”

love this post. I love going to France their dedication to good food is what I love, whether its the chips or the steak. Love that when tasting food in France its all about the wine that goes with it also.

Thank you so much! Food in France is such an experience. I’m going back this week. Very excited!

Oh wow lucky you all that yummy food and wine….

Great article! I should know, I live in France. One thing you might add is about serving times hours. The French can be quite rigid, particularly in restaurants. For example, lunch is served between 12:00-14:30, last orders at 14:00. In the evenings 19:00 – 23:00, with last orders often at 21:00-21:30. Of course, in major towns you will find a couple of restaurants that serve from 11:00 – 23:00.

Thank you so much Sheree! That’s a great addition! Thanks!

So as a vegetarian, it will be two weeks of wine, cheese and croissants? Life could be worse, I suppose!

Paris actually has a big vegan and vegetarian scene now too! Just wanted to give the traditional view! 😉

Not just Paris, you’ll easily find restaurants with vegan and vegetarian options in most towns. If not, explain and I’m sure chef will whip you up somethin delicious.

People ask me all the time what my favourite world cuisine is—I don’t think I’ve ever answered French… But I love all those top 10 dishes! I guess it’s easy to overlook French cooking because it’s become so ‘normal’ to me. I’ll have to remember that next time someone asks me. This is a really helpful post! Especially distinguishing between the different meals and types of eatery. Thanks for sharing!

I will be visiting France soon -and this post will come in handy to understand the French cuisine I love all the food cuisines – it’s pretty and looks very delicious

How I wish I could go to France for those Macarons, Croissants and Hot chocolate right about now. Lovely post very informative

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Nice article. We also love to enjoy long aperitif in France. My fiancé is French so we graze on something like Saucisse, crisp (chips in French), olives and baby tomatoes whilst talking and drinking wine. This is a fab way to relax and socialise with friends and family before you eat the meal. It can last for ages. In Lyon recently, I ate les escargots (snails) and les cuisses de grenouilles (frogs’ legs) – both strange in appearance but a delicious part of French cuisine.

I love doing this! It’s such a relaxing way to spend an evening. Yum! Thanks for your comment!

I’d happily eat everything on that list, lol

Me too! But then again, I’ll eat almost anything!

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French Food Vocabulary: 'La Nourriture'

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Whether you're traveling in Europe or just going out to a local French restaurant, food is one of the necessities of life. The French love la nourriture (literally, "the food"), and talking about it is one of the most common topics of French conversations.

The Language of Food

French food vocabulary terms are listed together with their English translations. Click on the links to bring up sound files that will allow you to hear the correct pronunciation of each word or phrase.

Note that unlike in English, French food terms are generally preceded by an article such as le (the) or un (a). Where appropriate, the English translation of the term is preceded by an indication of the gender of the word, either female (f) or male (m). So, learn the terms and then Bon appétit! (Enjoy your meal!)

General Terms

• la nourriture  food
• avoir faim  to be hungry
• manger  to eat
• déjeuner  to have breakfast or lunch
• dîner  to have dinner
• le repas  meal
• le petit-déjeuner  breakfast
• le déjeuner  lunch
• le dîner  dinner
• le goûter snack
• le hors d'œuvre , l' entrée  appetizer *
• la soupe , le potage  soup
• le plat principal   main course
• la salade  salad
• le dessert  dessert

* In American English, "entrée" refers to the main course, but in French, the term only indicates an appetizer.

• la cuisine  kitchen, cooking
• la salle à manger  dining room
• le restaurant  restaurant

Miscellaneous Terms

• la confiture jam
• le croissant  croissant
• la farine  flour
• les frites  fries
• l' huile d'olive (f)  olive oil
• la mayonnaise  mayonnaise
• la moutarde  mustard
• un œuf , des œufs  egg, eggs
• le pain  bread
• le pain grillé  toast
• les pâtes  pasta
• le poivre  pepper
• le riz  rice
• la sauce  sauce, dressing, gravy
• le sel  salt
• le sucre  sugar
• le  fruit   fruit
• un  abricot  apricot
• un  ananas  pineapple
• une  banane  banana
• une  cerise  cherry
• un  citron  lemon
• un  citron   vert  lime
• une  fraise  strawberry
• une  framboise  raspberry
• une  mûre  blackberry
• une  myrtille  blueberry
• une  orange  orange
• un  pamplemousse  grapefruit
• une  pastèque  watermelon
• une  pêche  peach
• une  poire  pear
• une  pomme  apple
• une  prune  plum
• un  raisin  grape
• un  légume  vegetable
• un  artichaut  artichoke
• les  asperges  (f)  asparagus
• une  aubergine  eggplant
• la  carotte  carrot
• le  céleri  celery
• le  champignon  mushroom
• le  chou-fleur  cauliflower
• le  concombre  cucumber
• les  épinards  (m)  spinach
• un  haricot  bean
• la  laitue  lettuce
• un  oignon  onion
• le  maïs  corn
• les  petits pois  (m)  peas
• la  pomme de terre  potato
• le  radis  radish
• la  tomate  tomato
• la viande  meat
• l' agneau (m)  lamb
• les anchois (m)  anchovies
• le bifteck  steak
• la dinde  turkey
• les escargots (m) snails
• le jambon  ham
• le lapin  rabbit
• le poisson  fish
• le porc  pork
• le poulet  chicken
• le rosbif  roast beef
• le saucisson  sausage
• le veau  veal
• le  babeurre  buttermilk
• le  beurre  butter
• la  crème  cream
• la  crème fraîche  very thick, slightly sour cream
• le  fromage  cheese
• le  fromage   blanc  cream cheese
• la  glace  ice cream
• le  lait  milk
• le  yaourt  yogurt
• le  dessert  dessert
• le  biscuit  cookie
• les  bonbons  candy
• le  chocolat  chocolate
• la  crème   brûlée  custard with burnt sugar topping
• la  crème   caramel  flan
• les  fruits  (m)  fruit
• le  gâteau  cake
• la  mousse au chocolat  chocolate mousse
• la  tarte  pie
• la  vanille  vanilla
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Food Vocabulary

By: Author David Issokson

Posted on Published: September 13, 2012  - Last updated: July 19, 2024

On this page you’ll find an extensive list of over 100 French food vocabulary words. Learning the basic food terms is very important as French culture places a heavy emphasis on food and eating. The French word for food is la nourriture . The following list is broken down into categories including meats, vegetables, breads, dairy and more.

La nourriture

Meats – la viande.

The French are the masters of cooking meat dishes. One area of confusion for students learning French is which word to use for chicken. Le poulet is the word used to refer to any dish made with chicken. “ Je mange du poulet ce soir” means I’m having chicken tonight.

However, la poule refers to the living female chicken. With regards to turkey, la dinde refers to the meat while le dindon refers to the live male animal.

• l’agneau lamb
• l’oie goose
• la côte de boeuf beef rib
• la côtelette chop
• la couenne rind
• la dinde turkey
• la viande meat
• la viande cuite cooked meat
• la viande hachée ground meat
• la viande maigre lean meat
• la viande rouge red meat
• la volaille poultry
• le bacon bacon
• le bifsteck d’alouyau sirloin steak
• le blanc chicken breast, white meat
• le boeuf beef
• le coeur heart
• le filet fillet
• le foie liver
• le giber game
• le jambon ham
• le lapin rabbit
• le mouton mutton
• le porc pork
• le poulet chicken
• le steak de boeuf beef steak
• le veau veal
• le venaison venison
• les cuisses de grenouilles frogs legs
• les saucissons sausages

Seafood and Fish – Les Fruits de Mer et Le Poisson

The French word for fish is le poisson . A related word, la pêche refers to the activity of fishing. Hence, “Je vais à la pêche” translates to I’m going fishing.

The word le fruit de mer refers to seafood. Thus, “Je commande une pizza aux fruits de mer” means I’m ordering a seafood pizza. Be careful of the word homard , which means lobster.

The -h is an aspirated -h. Thus, when preceded by the direct article (le) lobster is le homard and not l’homard .

• l’aiglefin haddock
• l’écrevisse crayfish
• l’espadon swordfish
• le homard lobster
• l’huître oyster
• la coquille Saint-Jacques scallop
• la crevette prawn/shrimp
• la daurade sea bream
• la limande-sole lemon sole
• la lotte monkfish
• la maquereau mackerel
• la morue cod
• la moule mussel
• la pieuvre octopus
• la raie skate
• la sardine sardine
• la seiche cuttlefish
• la sole sole
• la truite trout
• le bar sea bass
• le calmar squid
• le clam clam
• le crabe crab
• le flétin halibut
• le merlan whiting
• le poisson fish
• le saumon salmon
• le thon tuna

Bread & Pasta

While the quintessential French bread is the baguette , there are various kinds of baguettes. A baguette classique, also known as a baguette parisienne or baguette blanche (white baguette) is the most common type of baguette.

The second most common baguette is the la baguette de camapgne (countryside baguette). This baguette is also referred to as la baguette rustique , or rustic baguette.

• le bagel bagel
• la baguette baguette
• le pain bread
• la farine complète brown flour
• le pain au chocolat chocolate bread
• le pain de maïs corn bread
• le biscuit scandinave crispbread
• la croûte crust la croûte
• le pain plat flat bread
• le pain aux raisins secs fruit bread
• le pain complet granary bread
• le petit pain le petit pain
• les pâtes pasta
• le pita pita bread
• le riz rice
• le pain de seigle rye bread
• le pain aux graines seeded bread
• la farine avec la levure self-raising flour
• la tranche de pain slice of bread
• le pain tranché sliced bread
• le pain au bicarbonate de soude soda bread
• le pain au levain sourdough bread
• la faine traitée strong flour
• le pain grillé toast
• le pain blanc white bread
• la farine blanche white flour
• le pain de son wholemeal bread
• la farine brute wholemeal flour
• la levure yeast

Dairy Products – Les Produits Laitiers

The French have a limitless list of different kinds of dairy products. For those with allergies to cow’s milk, it’s important to be able to express this concern in a restaurant.

“Je suis allergique au lait de vâche” means I’m allergic to cow’s milk. “J’ai l’intolérance au lactose” means I have lactose intolerance.

Alternatives to cows milk are le lait de chèvre (goat milk), le lait d’amande (almond milk) and le lait de soja (soy milk).

• la crème allégée single cream
• la crème cream
• la crème épaisse double cream
• la crème fouettée whipped cream
• la glace ice-cream
• la margarine margarine
• le babeurre buttermilk
• le beurre butter
• le bleu blue cheese
• le camembert camembert
• le fromage blanc cottage cheese
• le fromage à crème cream cheese
• le fromage à pâté dure hard cheese
• le fromage à pâté semi-molle semi-soft cheese
• le fromage à pâté molle soft cheese
• le fromage de chèvre goat cheese
• le fromage râpé grated cheese
• le lactose lactose
• le lait condensé condensed milk
• le lait de brebis sheep’s milk
• le lait de chèvre goat’s milk
• le lait de vache cow’s milk
• le lait demi-écrémé semi-skimmed milk
• le lait écrémé skimmed milk
• le lait en poudre powdered milk
• le lait entier whole milk
• le lait homogénéisé homogenized milk
• le lait milk
• le lait non-pasteurisé unpasteurized milk
• le lait pasturisé pasteurized milk
• le milk-shake milkshake
• le pudding pudding
• le yaourt surgelé frozen yogurt
• le yaourt yogurt
• les oeufs eggs

Desserts – Les Desserts

The French are experts at desserts and the following is therefore a very short list. The word for cake is le gâteau and the word for pie is la tarte .

When expressing a specific kind of cake or pie, it must be followed by à + the flavor. Thus, a chocolate cake is le gâteau au chocolat and an apple pie is la tarte aux pommes .

• la brioche sweet bun
• la bûche de Noël Christmas cake
• la confiture jam
• la crème anglaise custard
• la crême glacée ice cream
• la gelatine jello
• la mousse au chocolat chocolate mousse
• la salade aux fruits fruit salad
• la tarte pie
• la tarte au sucre sugar pie
• la tarte aux pommes apple pie
• le beignet doughnut
• le chocolat chocolate
• le flan flan
• le gâteau cake
• le gâteau au chocolat chocolate cake
• le gâteau au citron lemon cake
• le gâteau au fromage cheesecake
• le gâteau aux carottes carrot cake
• le gâteau aux pommes apple cake
• le miel honey
• le sucre sugar
• les biscuits cookies
• les bonbons candy
• les choux à la crème cream puffs
• les crêpes crepes
• les croissants au beurre butter croissants
• les gaufres waffles
• les muffins muffins
• les pâtisseries cakes/pastries

Vegetables – Les Légumes

The following is a very comprehensive list of vegetables. Note that there are two commonly used words for potato: la pomme de terre and les patates .

Les patates is the less formal of the two terms. Similar to the term for lobster ( homard ), the -h in les haricots (beans) is also an aspirated -h. Thus, you must say le haricot and not l’haricot .

• l’ail garlic
• l’artichaut artichoke
• l’asperge (f) asparagus
• l’aurbergine aubergine (egg plant)
• l’échalote shallot
• l’endive chicory
• l’igname yam
• l’okra okra
• l’onion onion
• l’oseille sorrel
• la bette swiss chard
• la bettrave beetroot
• la carotte carrot
• la chicorée endive
• la ciboule spring onion
• la citrouille pumpkin
• la courge marrow
• la courge gland acorn squash
• la courge musquée butternut squash
• la courgette courgette
• la courgette zucchini
• la fève broad bean
• la germe de soja bean sprout
• la laitue lettuce
• la lentille lentil
• la patate douce sweet potato
• la pomme de terre potato
• la roquette arugula
• la salade salad
• la tomate cerise cherry tomato
• le bambou bamboo
• le brocoli broccoli
• le céleri celery
• le champignon mushroom
• le chou cabbage
• le chou chinois pak-choi
• le chou de Bruxelles brussel sprout
• le chou frisé kale
• le chou précoce spring greens
• le chou-fleur cauliflower
• le concombre cucumber
• le fenouil fennel
• le fruit de l’arbre à pain bread fruit
• le gingembre ginger
• le haricot vert green bean
• le maïs corn
• le manioc cassava
• le navet turnip
• le panais parsnip
• le petit pois garden pea
• le piment chilli
• le pissenlit dandelion
• le poireau leek
• le pois chiche chick pea
• le poivron bell pepper
• le poivron pepper
• le radicchio raddicchio
• le radis radish
• le raifort horseradish
• le soja soy bean
• le taro taro root
• le topinambour Jerusalem artichoke
• le truffle truffle
• les coeurs de palmier palm hearts
• les épinards spinach
• les haricots beans
• les pommes de terre potatoes

Fruit – Les Fruits

The following is an extensive list of words for different kinds of fruit. The word for grapes can cause a bit of confusion. The word for grapes is les raisins . The reason that this is confusing is that raisins in English refers to dried grapes.

What the English call raisins are les raisins secs (dried grapes) in French. It is also very easy to confuse the French word for plum, which is la prune . The translation for the English prune is le pruneau .

• l’ananas (m) pineapple
• l’avocat (m) avocado
• l’olive (f) olive
• l’orange (f) orange
• la banane banana
• la canneberge cranberry
• la cerise cherry
• la châtaigne chestnut
• la clémentine clementine
• la datte date
• la figue fig
• la fraise strawberry
• la framboise raspberry
• la groseille currant
• la groseille à maquereau gooseberry
• la mandarine Mandarin orange
• la mûre blackberry
• la myrtille blueberry
• la nectarine nectarine
• la noisette hazelnut
• la pastèque watermelon
• la pêche peach
• la poire pear
• la pomme apple
• la prune plum
• le citron lemon
• le citron vert lime
• le kaki, la plaquemine persimmon
• le kiwi kiwi
• le melon melon
• le melon miel honeydew melon
• le pamplemousse grapefruit
• le raisin grape
• le sureau elderberry

Tropical fruit

Tropical fruits typically do not grow in France. Thus, almost all names for tropical fruits come from other languages and resemble the English equivalents. For coconut ( la noix de coco ), the word noix translates to nut.

• la carambole star fruit
• la goyave guava
• la grenadille passion fruit
• la longane longan
• la mangue mango
• la noix de coco coconut
• la papaye papaya
• la pomme cannelle sugar-apple
• le cantaloup muskmelon
• le durian durian
• le fruit du dragon dragon fruit
• le jaque jackfruit
• le litchi l ychee
• le mangoustan mangosteen
• le pomelo pomelo
• le ramboutan rambutan
• le tamarin tamarind

Canned, luxury, other

The list of canned and luxury foods contains many anglicisms, which are words that are borrowed from English. Examples are le ketchup, les chips and le caviar.

• l’huile d’olive olive oil
• l’huile végétale vegetable oil
• la compote de pomme apple sauce
• la mayonnaise mayonnaise
• la moutarde mustard
• la nourriture pour bébés baby food
• la pizza pizza
• la sauce bolognaise bolognese sauce
• la sauce tomate tomato sauce
• la vinaigrette salad dressing
• le beurre de cacahuète/d’arachide peanut butter
• le caviar caviar
• le ketchup ketchup
• le pâté de campagne pâté
• le poivre pepper
• le potage, la soupe soup
• le sandwich sandwich
• le saumon fumé smoked salmon
• le sel salt
• le tassergal bluefish tuna
• les chips potato chips
• les épices spices
• les frites French fries
• les sardines sardines

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Related lessons:

• Common French dishes
• Guide to French table manners
• Bon Appétit meaning and pronunciation
• Beverages vocabulary
• Ordering food in a restaurant
• French cheeses
• French desserts
• Le café – coffee
• Chocolat – chocolate
• Glace – ice cream

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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