Easy French words to learn: Vegetables
French cuisine is known for its wide variety of delicious and healthy vegetables. From carrots to cucumbers, vegetables can be used in many different dishes and cooking styles.
If you’re learning French, it’s important to know the French vocabulary for vegetables to be able to talk about food and cooking. Here are some of the most common vegetables in French with their English translations:
- Artichoke: Artichaut
- Asparagus: Asperge
- Aubergine/Eggplant: Aubergine
- Beetroot/Beet: Betterave
- Broccoli: Brocoli
- Brussels sprouts: Chou de Bruxelles
- Cabbage: Chou
- Carrot: Carotte
- Cauliflower: Chou-fleur
- Celery: Céleri
- Corn/Maize: Maïs
- Courgette/Zucchini: Courgette
- Cucumber: Concombre
- Garlic: Ail
- Leek: Poireau
- Lettuce: Laitue
- Onion: Oignon
- Pea: Pois
- Pepper/Bell pepper: Poivron
- Potato: Pomme de terre
- Pumpkin: Potiron
- Radish: Radis
- Spinach: Épinard
- Sweet potato: Patate douce
- Tomato: Tomate
- Turnip: Navet
Keep in mind that some of these words have different meanings in different regions or dialects, but these are the most commonly used words for these vegetables in French.
With these words, you’ll be able to talk about your favorite vegetables, order them in a restaurant, or cook them at home. Bon appétit!