Lindsay Lalonde
, January 3, 2023

Essential Guide To 60+ Vegetables In French

It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in French cooking, cuisine, or recipes. It also doesn’t matter whether you’re a vegan (végétalien), vegetarian (végétarien), or omnivore (omnivore). Knowing French vocabulary will help you around the kitchen, the supermarket, or at French restaurants. Let’s get learning vegetables in French in this complete guide today!

Common Vegetables In French

Let’s begin with the French word for a vegetable which is un légume. However, in the French language, it’s more common to use the plural form, which would be des légumes. It’s important to note that the French language has gender rules for objects, including common vegetables.

le – masculine singular. Translates to the.
la – feminine singular. Translates to the.
les – plural for feminine and masculine. Translates to them.
un – masculine singular. Translates to a/an.
une – feminine singular. Translates to a/an.

For the French vegetables we’ll be listing below, both the singular and plural the plural form of each vegetable will be included. Also, the words for vegetables in French have been categorized to better help you, the reader, locate the French word you’re looking for.

Root Vegetables In French

The types of vegetables under this category include the buried treasures you might find just outside your home. Take a look at the translations below.

English	French Translation	Pronunciation	Plural Form	Pronunciation
The beetroot	La betterave	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La betterave[/Speechword]	Les betteraves	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les betteraves[/Speechword]
The black cumin	Le cumin noir	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le cumin noir[/Speechword]
The carrot	La carotte	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La carotte[/Speechword]	Les carottes	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les carottes[/Speechword]
The celery	Le céleri	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le céleri[/Speechword]
The maca root	La racine de maca	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La racine de maca[/Speechword]
The parsley root	La racine de persil	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La racine de persil[/Speechword]
The parsnip	Le panais	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le panais[/Speechword]	Les panais	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les panais[/Speechword]
The radish	Le radis	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le radis[/Speechword]	Les radis	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les radis[/Speechword]
The rutabaga	Le rutabaga	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le rutabaga[/Speechword]
The salsify root	La racine de salsifis	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La racine de salsifis[/Speechword]
The swede	Le Suédois	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le Suédois[/Speechword]
The turnip	Le navet	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le navet[/Speechword]	Les navets	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les navets[/Speechword]
The yucca	Le yucca	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le yucca[/Speechword]

Tuber Vegetables In French

This section will cover all those that grow underground, like potatoes.

English	French Translation	Pronunciation	Plural Form	Pronunciation
The potato	La pomme de terre	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La pomme de terre[/Speechword]	Les pommes de terre	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les pommes de terre[/Speechword]
The sweet potato	La patate douce	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La patate douce[/Speechword]	Les patates douces	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les patates douces[/Speechword]
The cassava	Le manioc	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le manioc[/Speechword]
The Jerusalem artichoke	Le topinambour	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le topinambour[/Speechword]	Les topinambours	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les topinambours[/Speechword]
The yam	L’igname	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’igname[/Speechword]	Les ignames	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les ignames[/Speechword]
The taro	Le taro	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le taro[/Speechword]
The ube	L’ube	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’ube[/Speechword]
The ulluco	L’ulluco	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’ulluco[/Speechword]

Cruciferous “Green” Leafy Vegetables In French

Cruciferous veggies are those that are popular in the field of medicine due to their amazing benefits, including preventing serious conditions like cancer. Let’s get to know more about them in the table below.

English	French Translation	Pronunciation	Plural Form	Pronunciation
The broccoli	Le brocoli	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le brocoli[/Speechword]
The broccolini	Les brocolis	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les brocolis[/Speechword]	Les brocolis	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les brocolis[/Speechword]
The cauliflower	Le chou-fleur	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le chou-fleur[/Speechword]
The romanesco	Le romanesco	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le romanesco[/Speechword]
The artichoke	L’artichaut	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’artichaut[/Speechword]	Les artichauts	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les artichauts[/Speechword]
The choi sum	La somme choisie	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La somme choisie[/Speechword]
The agati	L’agati	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’agati[/Speechword]
The Asian pigeonwing	Le pigeonnier asiatique	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le pigeonnier asiatique[/Speechword]
The lotus	Le lotus	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le lotus[/Speechword]
The zucchini	La courgette	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La courgette[/Speechword]	Les courgettes	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les courgettes[/Speechword]
The squash blossom	La fleur de courge	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La fleur de courge[/Speechword]	La courgette fleurit	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La courgette fleurit[/Speechword]
The banana heart / blossom	Le coeur de banane	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le coeur de banane[/Speechword]	Les coeurs de banane	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les coeurs de banane[/Speechword]
The caper	La câpre	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La câpre[/Speechword]	Les câpres	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les câpres[/Speechword]
The daylily	L’hémérocalle	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]L’hémérocalle[/Speechword]	Les hémérocalles	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les hémérocalles[/Speechword]
The jade vine	La vigne de jade	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]La vigne de jade[/Speechword]	Les vignes de jade	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les vignes de jade[/Speechword]
The loroco	Le loroco	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le loroco[/Speechword]
The moringa	Le moringa	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Le moringa[/Speechword]	Les moringas	[Speechword voice=”French Male” isinline]Les moringas[/Speechword]

Fruit Or Vegetables In French

These are items that often cause confusion and debate among people. Can you provide your thoughts on what you believe they are?

Fungi And Mushrooms In French

Fungi and mushrooms are great for cooking because they have a unique flavor and texture that can enhance the taste of many dishes. They are also a good source of nutrients, such as B vitamins, and have been shown to have potential health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Bulb Vegetables In French

Bulbs, such as onions and garlic, are good for cooking because they add flavor and depth to a wide range of dishes. They can be used raw or cooked, and can be diced, sliced, or minced to suit the needs of the recipe. In addition to their culinary uses, bulbs are also a good source of nutrients and have been shown to have potential health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Traditional French Cuisine With Vegetables

Vegetables have always been a major ingredient of importance in French cooking. You can especially see this if you’re into French cooking shows (and you should watch those to help you learn French vegetable vocabulary.)

For example, some of the most famous French dishes are:

Coq Au Vin

This traditional dish is essentially braised chicken and mushrooms cooked in a red wine sauce. It’s sometimes flavored with garlic and provides a warm, hearty meal.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is known as a summer vegetable stew and is cooked with zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s very colorful and flavorful.

Boeuf Bourguignon

This is a French beef stew where the beef is braised in red wine. The stew is flavored with carrots, onions, and garlic and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms, and yummy bacon. It’s usually served with mashed potatoes, grain, or pasta.

Quiche Lorraine

What’s the difference between a quiche and a quiche lorraine? They’re both French tarts; however, in addition to custard, cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables, the quiche Lorraine includes lardons or bacon.

Escargots De Bourgogne

Snails! You may be squirming right now, but escargot is actually delicious. The snails are cooked in delicious butter and sometimes wine sauce. Garlic and fresh herbs may also be used to create one of the quintessentially French dishes.

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