When you're at the grocery store in France, you'll often see a section dedicated to "les laitages". This word refers to dairy products, which are foods made from milk.
Think about things like yogurt, cheese, and milk itself – these all fall under the category of laitages. If you're looking for a specific dairy item, you can usually find it in this section. It's a very common and useful word to know when shopping or talking about food in French!
laitages در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Products made from milk.
- Includes cheese, yogurt, butter.
- Common in French cuisine.
§ What are 'laitages' in French?
When you're talking about food in French, you'll often hear the word laitages. It's a handy collective term that covers all those delicious things made from milk.
- French Word
- laitages
- Part of Speech
- Noun (masculine plural)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- Dairy products; foods made from milk.
§ How to use 'laitages' in a sentence
It's pretty straightforward to use laitages. Just remember it's a plural noun, so it will always be used with plural articles and verbs.
J'achète souvent des laitages au supermarché.
_I often buy dairy products at the supermarket._
Est-ce que les laitages sont bons pour la santé?
_Are dairy products good for health?_
Le rayon des laitages est juste là.
_The dairy products section is right there._
§ Similar words and when to use 'laitages' vs. alternatives
While laitages is the general term for dairy products, there are other related words you might come across. Knowing the difference will help you be more precise in your French.
- Le lait (milk): This is the most basic. If you're talking about milk as a drink, or as an ingredient, you'd use le lait.
Je voudrais un verre de lait, s'il vous plaît.
_I would like a glass of milk, please._
- Les produits laitiers (dairy products): This is a more formal and slightly broader term than laitages. You'll see it on packaging or in official health guidelines. While interchangeable in many contexts, laitages often feels more natural in everyday conversation.
Les produits laitiers sont une source de calcium.
_Dairy products are a source of calcium._
- Le fromage (cheese), Le yaourt (yogurt), La crème (cream): These are specific dairy products. You'd use these when you want to name the particular item. Laitages acts as the umbrella term for all of them.
J'adore le fromage et les autres laitages.
_I love cheese and other dairy products._
So, when should you use laitages? Use it when you're referring to the category of dairy products in a general, everyday sense. Think of it as the common, informal way to say 'dairy'. If you're being more scientific or official, 'produits laitiers' might be a better fit, but for most conversations, laitages is perfect.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"Petit-déjeuner copieux"
Hearty breakfast
Un petit-déjeuner copieux avec des laitages vous donne de l'énergie pour la journée. (A hearty breakfast with dairy products gives you energy for the day.)
neutral"Produits laitiers"
Dairy products
Les produits laitiers sont une bonne source de calcium. (Dairy products are a good source of calcium.)
neutral"Être en manque de laitages"
To be craving dairy products (literally: to be lacking dairy products)
Après une semaine sans fromages, j'étais vraiment en manque de laitages. (After a week without cheese, I was really craving dairy products.)
neutral"Un rayon de laitages"
A dairy aisle (in a supermarket)
Le rayon des laitages est toujours plein de choix. (The dairy aisle is always full of choices.)
neutral"Manger des laitages"
To eat dairy products
Pour une alimentation équilibrée, il est bon de manger des laitages. (For a balanced diet, it's good to eat dairy products.)
neutral"Aimer les laitages"
To like dairy products
Mon fils aime beaucoup les laitages, surtout le yaourt. (My son really likes dairy products, especially yogurt.)
neutral"Une intolérance aux laitages"
A dairy intolerance
Elle a une intolérance aux laitages, donc elle évite le fromage. (She has a dairy intolerance, so she avoids cheese.)
neutral"Sans laitages"
Dairy-free
Ce gâteau est sans laitages, parfait pour les allergiques. (This cake is dairy-free, perfect for those with allergies.)
neutral"Des laitages frais"
Fresh dairy products
J'achète toujours des laitages frais au marché. (I always buy fresh dairy products at the market.)
neutral"Consommer des laitages"
To consume dairy products
Il est important de consommer des laitages pour des os solides. (It's important to consume dairy products for strong bones.)
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Pour le petit-déjeuner, j'aime manger des céréales avec du lait et des ___.
The sentence talks about breakfast items, and 'laitages' (dairy products) fits well with milk and cereals.
Beaucoup de personnes intolérantes au lactose évitent les ___.
Lactose intolerance is directly related to dairy products, so 'laitages' is the correct answer.
Dans le supermarché, la section des ___ est à côté des produits frais.
Dairy products are typically found near fresh produce in supermarkets.
Elle préfère les fromages, les yaourts et autres ___ pour son régime.
Cheeses and yogurts are examples of dairy products, so 'laitages' is the appropriate word here.
Le médecin lui a recommandé de consommer plus de ___ pour ses os.
Dairy products are known to be beneficial for bone health due to calcium content.
Les enfants adorent les ___ comme le fromage blanc et les petits-suisses.
Fromage blanc and petits-suisses are specific types of dairy products often enjoyed by children.
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Summary
Laitages are milk-based foods and a staple in many diets, often seen in French meals.
- Products made from milk.
- Includes cheese, yogurt, butter.
- Common in French cuisine.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر food
à base de
B1Made from; based on.
à la boulangerie
A2At the bakery.
à la carte
A2À la carte; ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à la charcuterie
A2At the deli; where cold meats and prepared foods are sold.
à la coque
A2Soft-boiled (for eggs).
à la demande
B1On demand; upon request.
à la poêle
A2Cooked in a frying pan; pan-fried.
à la poissonnerie
A2At the fishmonger's; where fresh fish is sold.
à la vapeur
A2Cooked by steam; steamed.
à l'apéritif
B1As an aperitif, served before a meal.
