fromage cottage
masculine
The English phrase cottage cheese can be translated into French as fromage cottage. Wiktionary also lists fromage blanc and faisselle.
Meaning: cheese curd product (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fromage cottage | masculine | |
| fromage blanc | /fʁɔ.maʒ blɑ̃/ | masculine |
| faisselle | /fɛ.sɛl/ /fe.sɛl/ |
feminine |
The term fromage cottage is an anglicism often found in modern culinary settings or on international food packaging. While it identifies the product, it may sound unnatural to traditional French speakers.
Which one should you use?
faisselle is a more specific term used to describe cheese curd that is prepared in a small-basket mold, often implying a fresh, slightly more liquid texture.
How does it change in a sentence?
fromage cottage and fromage blanc are masculine nouns, while faisselle is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The term blanc in fromage blanc shares a common ancestor with the English word 'blink', as both derive from a root meaning 'to shine'.
- While fromage blanc is often used for cottage cheese, it is actually a broader category of fresh, creamy cheeses that can be sweetened with honey or fruit in French breakfasts.
- A faisselle is not just a type of cheese but also the name of the small basket mold used to drain the whey from the curds.
Examples in context
- La salade est délicieuse avec du fromage caillé, des tomates et de la laitue.The salad is delicious with cottage cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Le fromage cottage est une excellente source de protéines pour les personnes végétariennes.Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein for vegetarian individuals.
- Je mange du fromage cottage au petit-déjeuner.I eat cottage cheese for breakfast.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du fromage cottage ?Is there any cottage cheese left?
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are preparing a healthy snack in the kitchen.
- LucasChloé, on a encore du fromage cottage ?Chloé, do we still have any cottage cheese?
- ChloéOui, il reste un pot dans le frigo.Yes, there is one tub left in the fridge.
- LucasSuper, je vais en mélanger avec des fruits.Great, I'm going to mix some with fruit.
- ChloéC'est une excellente idée, Lucas !That's an excellent idea, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cottage cheese” translations and entries fromage blanc, faisselle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanc, cottage, fromage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
