sans produits laitiers
The English phrase "dairy free" is translated into French as sans produits laitiers.
This phrase is used to describe food or drinks that do not contain any milk or milk products. If you are specifically looking for products that do not contain lactose rather than all milk-derived ingredients, you should use sans lactose.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sans (without) and produits laitiers (dairy products).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, Sans lait is used to express dairy-free, whereas in Québec, Canada, Sans produits laitiers is used.
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you specifically mean products that are free of lactose rather than all milk-derived ingredients, use sans lactose instead of the general dairy-free phrase.
Did you know?
- French law strictly regulates the use of the word lait on packaging, meaning a product cannot be called lait de soja or 'soy milk' in the EU because it does not come from an animal.
- The word sans is a linguistic hybrid that merged the Latin word 'sine' with 'absentia' to create its modern French form.
- The word laitier does not just describe dairy products but also refers to the profession of a milkman, who was a staple of French city life until the mid-20th century.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que ce plat est sans produits laitiers?Is this dish dairy-free?
- Est-ce que ce plat peut être préparé sans produits laitiers?Can this dish be prepared without dairy products?
- Ce dessert est sans produits laitiers.This dessert is dairy free.
- Je cherche un lait sans produits laitiers.I am looking for a dairy free milk.
- Est-ce que ce plat est sans produits laitiers ?Is this dish dairy free?
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- NathanEst-ce que ce gâteau est sans produits laitiers ?Is this cake dairy free?
- LéaOui, il est totalement sans produits laitiers.Yes, it is completely dairy free.
- NathanParfait, je vais le prendre.Perfect, I will take it.
- LéaTrès bon choix, Nathan.Very good choice, Nathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
