English–French

“mushroom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃piɲɔ̃/

Example

J'ai cueilli un champignon dans la forêt.

I picked a mushroom in the forest.

Illustration for champignon (mushroom)

How to say “mushroom” in French

“Mushroom” in French is champignon.

A cap-and-stem fungus rising from the ground, either gathered in the forest or prepared as a common food.

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

Example sentences with champignon

Fais attention, certains champignons sont toxiques.

Be careful, some mushrooms are poisonous.

Tips for using champignon

  • In menus and shops, champignon often suggests an edible mushroom, while champignon de Paris specifically names the cultivated button mushroom.

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