French word

additif

Pronunciation

IPA/aditif/

Meaning

  • masculine nounadditive

Example

Je préfère les produits sans additifs.

I prefer products without additives.

Illustration for additif (additive)

More examples

Vérifiez la liste des ingrédients: il y a plusieurs additifs.

Check the ingredient list: there are several additives.

Core concept

A small added ingredient that changes a product's preservation, appearance, smell, or texture.

Common phrases

  • sans additifs

    without additives

  • additif alimentaire

    food additive

Similar words

conservateur: A food substance that prevents spoilage and extends storage life.
colorant: A substance added to food to give it color.
arôme: A substance added to food to provide aroma or flavor.
émulsifiant: A substance that helps water and oil blend without separating.

Definition in French

Élément ajouté à un produit, souvent en faible dose, dans le but de préserver, colorer, parfumer ou modifier sa texture.

Word origin

French additif comes from Latin additivus, based on addere, meaning to add, and denotes something added to a mixture or product.

Usage tips

  • In everyday French, les additifs often refers to food additives, while conservateur and colorant name specific types.

Other meanings

  • food additivenoun

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