French word

agroalimentaire

Pronunciation

IPA/agʁoalimɑ̃tɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivefood-processing

Example

C'est une entreprise agroalimentaire locale.

It is a local food-processing company.

Illustration for agroalimentaire (food-processing)

More examples

Les produits agroalimentaires doivent respecter la date de péremption.

Agri-food products must not be sold after their expiration date.

Core concept

A farm-to-shelf chain in which agricultural products become processed food and reach consumers.

Common phrases

  • chaîne agroalimentaire

    agri-food supply chain

  • produits agroalimentaires

    agri-food products

Similar words

alimentaire: Related to food or the food industry.
agricole: Related to agriculture or farming activities.

Definition in French

Qui concerne la production, la transformation et la distribution des aliments.

Word origin

French combines the combining form agro-, from Greek agros meaning field, with alimentaire, derived from Latin alimentum meaning nourishment.

Usage tips

  • Agroalimentaire is common in business and industry contexts, while everyday shopping usually uses aliment or a specific food name.

Other meanings

  • food industrynoun
  • food-relatedadjective

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