English–French

“honey” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mjɛl/

Example

Tu veux du miel sur ta tartine ?

Do you want honey on your toast?

Illustration for miel (honey)

How to say “honey” in French

“Honey” in French is miel.

A glossy, thick golden food made when bees turn flower nectar into a concentrated natural sweetener.

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

Example sentences with miel

Elle ajoute une cuillère de miel dans son thé.

She adds a spoonful of honey to her tea.

Tips for using miel

  • Miel is masculine, so an unspecified amount is du miel and the definite form is le miel.

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