How to Say ‘Cow's milk’ in French
Au lait de vache
oh leh duh vahsh
[oh leh duh vahsh]
🇫🇷 In France: In France, mentioning the type of milk (like 'lait de vache') is important when you have dietary preferences.
Phrase Breakdown
Au
[oh]
To the
Indicates the direction or destination concerning the content or component.
Je préfère le café au lait de vache.
I prefer coffee with cow's milk.
lait
[leh]
Milk
A white liquid produced by mammals as food for their young.
Je cherche du lait de vache.
I am looking for cow's milk.
De vache
duh vahsh
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
Of
Used in expressions indicating possession.
Du lait de vache est ajouté.
Some cow's milk is added.
vache
[vahsh]
Cow
Refers to the milk-producing farm animal.
Nous avons du lait de vache aujourd'hui.
We have cow's milk today.
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