Food vocabulary

Foreign Languages

Definition

Food vocabulary covers the names of common foods, drinks, meals, and food-related verbs in the target language. It is one of the most practical vocabulary sets, used in ordering food, discussing preferences, and describing cultural cuisine.

Examples

  • Spanish: 'el pan' (bread), 'la leche' (milk), 'el pollo' (chicken), 'las frutas' (fruits).
  • French: 'le fromage' (cheese), 'le pain' (bread), 'le poulet' (chicken), 'les légumes' (vegetables).
  • Chinese: 米饭 (mǐfàn, rice), 面条 (miàntiáo, noodles), 鸡肉 (jīròu, chicken).

Related Terms

Ordering food Ordering at a restaurant Chinese cuisine German cuisine

Study This Concept

Practice food vocabulary with free review games in these units:

French 1-2 Unit 3: Food and Cuisine German 1 Unit 4: Food and Drink Mandarin Chinese 1 Unit 5: Food and Dining Spanish 1-2 Unit 3: Food and Dining