English–French

“oyster” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɥitʁ/

Example

J'aime les huîtres.

I like oysters.

Illustration for huître (oyster)

How to say “oyster” in French

“Oyster” in French is huître.

A cultivated or gathered bivalve served in its shell, with briny flesh inside.

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

Example sentences with huître

Les huîtres fraîches sont souvent servies avec du citron.

Fresh oysters are often served with lemon.

Tips for using huître

  • The initial h in huître is silent, allowing l'huître and liaison in les huîtres with a pronounced z sound.

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