fromage bleu
masculine
Blue cheese in French is fromage bleu. Wiktionary also lists bleu.
Meaning: kind of cheese with bluish mold (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fromage bleu | masculine | |
| bleu | /blø/ | masculine |
The phrase refers to a kind of cheese characterized by bluish mold.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the adjective bleu follows the noun fromage. When referring to a single blue cheese, use the masculine indefinite article to say un fromage bleu.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because fromage is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine form of the adjective bleu. Avoid using the feminine form fromage bleue, as it is incorrect.
Did you know?
- In certain historical contexts, the word bleu was used as a gentle euphemism for Dieu, meaning 'God'.
- Roquefort, a famous fromage bleu, is legally required to be aged in the natural caves of the Combalou mountain.
- France has a strict legal system of origin called Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée that protects specific types of fromage bleu.
Examples in context
- Le bleu ressemble au roquefort.Blue cheese looks like Roquefort.This sentence is useful for comparing the appearance of bleu to Roquefort.
- Je voudrais acheter du fromage bleu pour ma salade.I would like to buy some blue cheese for my salad.
- Le fromage à pâte persillée est idéal pour un plateau de fromages.Blue cheese is perfect for a cheese platter.
- J'aime beaucoup ce fromage bleu.I really like this blue cheese.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du fromage bleu ?Is there any blue cheese left?
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are deciding what to eat for an appetizer.
- ManonOn prend du fromage bleu ?Should we have some blue cheese?
- HugoOui, mais je préfère un fromage doux.Yes, but I prefer a mild cheese.
- ManonHugo, tu es très difficile ce soir !Hugo, you are being very picky tonight!
- HugoDésolé, je n'aime pas les saveurs fortes.Sorry, I don't like strong flavors.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue cheese” translations and entries bleu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bleu, fromage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
