brie
/bʁi/
brie is the French way to say brie cheese.
When referring to the cheese itself in French, it is almost always used with a masculine article, such as le brie.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /bʁi/.
Did you know?
- The name brie comes from the Gaulish word *briga, which means 'hill'.
- In France, brie is not just one cheese but a category that includes several types, such as Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun.
- To be legally labeled Brie de Meaux in France, the cheese must be produced using traditional methods in a specific geographic zone.
Examples in context
- Tu as acheté du Brie pour la soirée ?Did you buy some Brie for the party?
- On peut ajouter du Brie sur la tarte pour lui donner une saveur délicieuse.We can add some Brie on the tart to give it a delicious flavor.
- Je voudrais du brie, s'il vous plaît.I would like some brie, please.
- Ce brie est très crémeux.This brie is very creamy.
- Tu préfères le brie ou le camembert ?Do you prefer brie or camembert?
Example conversation
Two friends are shopping for food at a market.
- ManonEst-ce que tu veux acheter du brie ?Do you want to buy some brie?
- HugoOui, le brie de ce marchand est excellent.Yes, the brie from this vendor is excellent.
- ManonPrends-en un morceau pour nous.Get a piece of it for us.
- HugoD'accord, j'y vais tout de suite.Okay, I'm going right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry brie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
