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Nouns - Food and Drink 01

GCSE Fast French food and drink nouns help you order, describe meals, and talk about healthy choices. Practise key vocabulary for shops, cafés, and exam role plays.

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Fascinating Fact:

une pomme means “an apple”, une banane means “a banana”.

In GCSE Fast French, food and drink vocabulary is a high-frequency topic for role plays, writing tasks, and listening papers. Knowing these nouns helps you shop, order politely, explain preferences, and discuss healthy eating with clear detail.

Key Terms

  • Quantity word: A word or phrase that shows how much you want, such as “some”, “a slice”, or “a bottle”.
  • Preference: What you like or dislike, often followed by a short reason to extend your answer.
  • Menu item: A food or drink choice you might order in a café or restaurant, useful for GCSE role play situations.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What food and drink vocabulary should I learn for GCSE French?

For GCSE French, learn common foods, drinks, and meal words, plus a few healthier options and treats. It also helps to know shop and café vocabulary so you can handle ordering and buying scenarios confidently.

How do I order food politely in French for a GCSE role play?

To order politely in GCSE French, use a polite request and a clear item, then add a quantity if needed. Finish with “s’il vous plaît” and be ready to answer follow-up questions about price, size, or what you prefer.

How can I talk about healthy eating in GCSE French?

Talk about healthy eating by naming what you usually eat and drink, then add an opinion and a reason. Include a contrast, such as what you try to avoid, and mention how often you eat certain foods to show control of detail.

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In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.
1 .
Lamb
L’agneau
L’ananas
La boucherie
Le sommeil
L’ananas = pineapple
La boucherie = butcher’s shop
Le sommeil = sleep
2 .
Drink
La confiture
La boisson
La noix
La tasse
La confiture = jam
La noix = nut
La tasse = cup
3 .
Garlic
L’ail
La pamplemousse
Le poivre
La viande
La pamplemousse = grapefruit
Le poivre = pepper
La viande = meat
4 .
Salmon
La semaine
La saucisse
Le skate
Le saumon
La semaine = week
La saucisse = sausage
Le skate = skateboarding
5 .
Burger
Le tableau
Le champignon
La poubelle
Le steak haché
Le tableau = board
Le champignon = mushroom
La poubelle = dustbin
6 .
Cauliflower
L’œuf
La truite
Le chou-fleur
La pomme
L’œuf = egg
La truite = trout
La pomme = apple
7 .
Peas
Les pâtes
Les petits pois
Les échecs
Les actualités
Les pâtes = pasta
Les échecs = chess
Les actualités = news
8 .
Chicken
La cerise
Le jambon
Le poulet
Le veau
La cerise = cherry
Le jambon = ham
Le veau = veal
9 .
Food
La nourriture
La couture
Le canard
Le potage
La couture = sewing
Le canard = duck
Le potage = soup
10 .
Raspberry
L’église
Le beurre
Le charbon
La framboise
L’église = church
Le beurre = butter
Le charbon = coal
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Food and eating out in French

Author:  Graeme Haw
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