French word

chèvre

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɛvʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoat

Example

La chèvre traverse le chemin.

The goat crosses the path.

Illustration for chèvre (goat)

More examples

J'aime le fromage de chèvre.

I like goat cheese.

Core concept

A nimble domesticated goat on rough grassland, with its milk transformed into a soft cheese.

Common phrases

  • fromage de chèvre

    goat cheese

  • lait de chèvre

    goat's milk

Similar words

fromage de chèvre: Cheese made from goat's milk.
fromage: A food made by curdling and processing milk.

Definition in French

Désigne un mammifère domestique de la famille des caprins, élevé surtout pour son lait ; par extension, mot employé pour le fromage fabriqué à partir de ce lait.

Word origin

The noun descends from Old French chevre and ultimately Latin capra; the cheese sense developed from the animal's milk.

Usage tips

  • On a French menu, chèvre often means goat cheese rather than the live animal, especially in dishes such as salads or tartines.

Other meanings

  • goat cheesenoun

Word lists with this word