French Food & Cooking Vocabulary — Cuisine, Recipes & Ingredients

Go beyond restaurant basics and dive into French food culture. These lessons cover cooking vocabulary, local ingredients, wine and food pairings, and how to talk about cuisine like a native speaker.

Number of guests

Checking table availability for specific dates and times.

The size of coffee you want.

The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.

Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.

Essential communication

Getting around and shopping

Dining out

Popular French food

Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.

Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.

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