English–French

“additive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aditif/

Example

Je préfère les produits sans additifs.

I prefer products without additives.

Illustration for additif (additive)

How to say “additive” in French

“Additive” in French is additif.

A small added ingredient that changes a product's preservation, appearance, smell, or texture.

Full entry for additif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with additif

Vérifiez la liste des ingrédients: il y a plusieurs additifs.

Check the ingredient list: there are several additives.

Tips for using additif

  • In everyday French, les additifs often refers to food additives, while conservateur and colorant name specific types.

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