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Level A1 (Beginner)
Published March 11, 2026 — Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France.
The French Word of the Day is nourriture, meaning “food.” In this lesson you’ll learn how to pronounce this slightly tricky word with its French r sounds and see how native speakers use it in everyday sentences.
📘 Nourriture meaning in French
Nourriture (f.) means “food” in French. The word refers to anything people eat to nourish the body, including meals, ingredients, and general food in everyday contexts. It is commonly used when talking about preparing food, eating at restaurants, or discussing diet and nutrition.
💡 Nourriture vs. aliment — What’s the difference?
Both nourriture and aliment refer to food. However, nourriture is the more common everyday word for food in general, while aliment usually refers to a specific food item or something that provides nourishment. For example, “Les fruits et les légumes sont des aliments sains” (Fruits and vegetables are healthy foods).
🎧 Nourriture pronunciation in French
The pronunciation of nourriture is /nu.ʁi.tyʁ/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “noo-ree-toor.” The final -u sounds like the -u in “tu” (you).
📝 Nourriture usage examples
Elle prépare la nourriture avec amour.
She prepares the food with love.
La nourriture est délicieuse dans ce restaurant.
The food is delicious in this restaurant.
Nous achetons de la nourriture bio.
We buy organic food.
Je déteste gaspiller la bonne nourriture.
I hate wasting good food.
Students often confuse nourriture with cuisine, which refers to the food or cuisine of a country or region.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- la nourriture — food
- l’aliment (m.) — food, food item, foodstuff
- le repas — meal
- le plat — dish
- la cuisine — cooking, cuisine
- la nourriture bio — organic food
- la nourriture saine — healthy food
- le régime alimentaire — diet
- la malbouffe — junk food
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