English–French
“food” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/alimɑ̃/
Example
C'est un aliment sain pour les enfants.
It is a healthy food for children.
How to say “food” in French
“Food” in French is aliment.
A nourishing substance taken in or used to sustain a living body.
Example sentences with aliment
Un aliment de base est souvent moins cher.
A staple food is often cheaper.
Tips for using aliment
- Aliment is masculine, so the usual singular form is un aliment, and the final t is silent in pronunciation.
Other French words for “food”
Je dois acheter de la nourriture pour ce soir.
I have to buy food for tonight.
Ici, les normes alimentaires sont strictes.
Here, food standards are strict.