English–French

“leek” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pwaʁo/

Example

J'achète un poireau au marché.

I buy a leek at the market.

Illustration for poireau (leek)

How to say “leek” in French

“Leek” in French is poireau.

A leek with a tender white stalk and pale leaves, used as a mild, slightly sweet vegetable in cooked dishes.

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

Example sentences with poireau

Je prépare une soupe aux poireaux.

I am preparing leek soup.

Tips for using poireau

  • Poireau is masculine, so the usual singular form is un poireau, not une poireau.

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