French word

alimentaire

Pronunciation

IPA/alimɑ̃tɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivefood

Example

Ici, les normes alimentaires sont strictes.

Here, food standards are strict.

Illustration for alimentaire (food)

More examples

La sécurité alimentaire est cruciale pour la santé publique.

Food safety is crucial for public health.

Core concept

A set of food-related practices linking supply, manufacture, quality, and protection from harm.

Common phrases

  • sécurité alimentaire

    food safety

  • industrie alimentaire

    food industry

  • produit alimentaire

    food product

  • hygiène alimentaire

    food hygiene

Similar words

nutritif: Providing energy or nutrients when eaten.
comestible: Safe and suitable for eating.
culinaire: Related to cooking, food preparation, or seasoning.
hygiénique: Related to cleanliness and hygiene.

Definition in French

Qui concerne la production, la transformation, la qualité ou la sécurité des aliments.

Word origin

French aliment comes from Latin alimentum through historical French development, and alimentaire adds the relational suffix -aire to describe matters connected with food.

Usage tips

  • English alimentary is mainly technical, especially in reference to the digestive system, so it is not a full equivalent of everyday French alimentaire.

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