French word

laitier

Pronunciation

IPA/letje/

Meaning

  • adjectivedairy

Example

Ce produit est laitier.

This product is a dairy product.

Illustration for laitier (dairy)

More examples

Les desserts laitiers sont souvent servis après le repas.

Dairy-based desserts are often served after the meal.

Core concept

A chain of milk-based ingredients leading from liquid milk to foods made with its components.

Common phrases

  • dessert laitier

    dairy-based dessert

  • produits laitiers

    dairy products

Similar words

lacté: Having a noticeable milk-derived flavor or taste.
gras: High in fat, with an oily or rich quality.
crémeux: Having a smooth, rich, creamy texture.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour désigner des produits, préparations ou ingrédients contenant du lait ou des dérivés laitiers.

Word origin

French formed laitier from lait and the productive suffix -ier, while lait goes back through Old French to Latin lac, lactis, meaning milk.

Usage tips

  • Sans produits laitiers excludes dairy products broadly, whereas sans lactose specifically excludes lactose rather than every milk derivative.

Opposites

  • végétalplant-basedadjective
  • végétalienveganadjective

Related words

  • laiteriedairy processing plantnoun

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