French vocabulary: Food & Dining
15 French words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the French words you'll actually use for food & dining — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Inès. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Food & Drink
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pain | bread |
| fromage | cheese |
| viande | meat |
| poisson | fish |
| fruits | fruits |
| légumes | vegetables |
| eau | water |
At a Restaurant
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| menu | menu |
| serveur | waiter |
| addition | bill |
| réservation | reservation |
| plat | dish |
| boisson | drink |
| désert | dessert |
| pourboire | tip |

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