How to Read a French Menu
Slept through French 101 in college? No problem! Check out our French food menu cheat-sheet and order like a pro.
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MEAT: VIANDE
agneau = lamb
bifteck = steak
boeuf = beef
faux fillet = sirloin steak
foie = liver
jambon = ham
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porc = pork
saucisse = sausage
FISH = POISSON
crabe = crab
crevette = shrimp
flet = flounder
flétan = halibut
homard = lobster
moules = mussels
saumon = salmon
thon = tuna
truite = trout
POULTRY = VOLAILLE
canard = duck
dinde = turkey
poulet = chicken
VEGETABLES = LÉGUMES
asperge = asparagus
aubergine = eggplant
épinards = spinach
haricots verts = green beans
maïs = corn
pois = peas
pomme de terre = potato
tomate = tomato
FRUIT = FRUIT
banane = banana
citron = lemon
fraise = strawberry
framboise = raspberry
orange = orange
pamplemousse = grapefruit
pêche = peach
poire = pear
pomme = apple
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