English–French

“plant-based” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/veʒetal/

Example

Elle préfère une alimentation végétale.

She prefers a plant-based diet.

Illustration for végétal (plant-based)

How to say “plant-based” in French

“Plant-based” in French is végétal.

A label marking something as plant-related rather than animal-derived.

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

Example sentences with végétal

Elle utilise de l'huile végétale pour la cuisson.

She uses vegetable oil for cooking.

Tips for using végétal

  • Végétal describes origin or relation to plants, but it does not by itself mean healthy, natural, or environmentally friendly.

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