🇫🇷 How to say

“food” in French

nourriture
Illustration of "food" in a French cultural setting
A rustic wooden table is spread with a fresh baguette, a wedge of cheese, and a bowl of colorful fruit. A person is reaching for a slice of bread, capturing a simple, everyday moment of preparing to eat.

Usage note

Nourriture is a general word for any kind of food. It's used in most situations, from everyday meals to talking about cuisine. It's a very common and useful word to know.

Examples

  • J'aime la nourriture italienne.

    I like Italian food.

  • La nourriture est sur la table.

    The food is on the table.

  • Nous achetons de la nourriture au marché.

    We buy food at the market.

Quick check

What does "nourriture" mean?

  • A. food
  • B. fruit
  • C. snow
  • D. Monday

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