Words to Talk About a Meal in French

If you want to talk about meals in French, it’s important to know some key words. Here are the main groups of words you should learn.

1. Food and Drink (Nourriture et Boissons)

• Pain (bread)
• Fromage (cheese)
• Eau (water)
• Vin (wine)
• Viande (meat)
• Fruits (fruits)
• Légumes (vegetables)

Example Sentence:
"J'aime manger du pain et du fromage."
(I like to eat bread and cheese.)

2. Daily Routines and Activities (Routines Quotidiennes)

• Manger (to eat)
• Préparer (to prepare)
• Servir (to serve)
• Goûter (to taste)

Example Sentence:
"Nous préparons le dîner à six heures."
(We prepare dinner at six o'clock.)

3. Family and Relationships (Famille et Relations)

• Mère (mother)
• Père (father)
• Frère (brother)
• Sœur (sister)

Example Sentence:
"Ma mère aime cuisiner."
(My mother loves to cook.)

4. Hobbies and Leisure (Loisirs)

• Manger ensemble (to eat together)
• Jouer (to play, like playing games at the table)

Example Sentence:
"Nous aimons jouer à des jeux après le dîner."
(We like to play games after dinner.)

5. Places in Town (Lieux en Ville)

• Restaurant (restaurant)
• Marché (market)

Example Sentence:
"Nous allons au marché pour acheter des légumes."
(We go to the market to buy vegetables.)

With this vocabulary, you'll be ready to talk about meals in French! Try making your own sentences using the words above!