🇫🇷 How to say

“milk” in French

lait
Illustration of "milk" in a French cultural setting
A glass bottle of fresh milk sits on a rustic wooden table, with morning light streaming through a nearby window. A cereal bowl and spoon are placed beside it, ready for breakfast.

Usage note

Lait is a common everyday word for milk, used in both formal and informal contexts. It's often associated with breakfast and dairy products in French culture.

Examples

  • Je bois du lait.

    I drink milk.

  • Le lait est froid.

    The milk is cold.

  • Elle achète du lait.

    She buys milk.

Quick check

What does "lait" mean?

  • A. milk
  • B. park
  • C. minute
  • D. student

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