English–French

“fava bean” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛv/

Example

Je prépare des fèves pour le dîner.

I am preparing fava beans for dinner.

Illustration for fève (fava bean)

How to say “fava bean” in French

“Fava bean” in French is fève.

A thick, flattened legume seed moving from pod to cooking pot.

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

Example sentences with fève

Avant le repas, je fais cuire des fèves à l'eau.

Before the meal, I cook fava beans in water.

Tips for using fève

  • In galette des rois, fève commonly refers to the hidden object, now often a small figurine rather than an actual bean.

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