produits laitiers
/pʁɔ.dɥi lɛ.tje/
The English phrase 'dairy' is translated into French as produits laitiers.
This term refers to products produced from milk.
Meaning: products produced from milk (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of produits (products) and laitiers (dairy/milk-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective used to describe things related to milk is laitier. The singular form of the phrase is produit laitier.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying produit de lait to mean 'milk product', as this is a common error. Instead, use the adjective-based produits laitiers.
Did you know?
- French uses the word laitière to describe a milkmaid or a milk jug. This feminine form of laitier refers to both the person and the object used for dairy.
- The phrase produits laitiers is often grouped with œufs (eggs) in French supermarkets, even though eggs are not dairy. This grouping reflects a cultural dietary category rather than a biological one.
- In France, a shop specializing in produits laitiers like cheese and yogurt is often simply called a crèmerie, a word that sounds much more specific than 'dairy' in English.
Examples in context
- Je mange rarement de produits laitiers.I seldom eat dairy products.This sentence is useful for expressing the frequency of consuming produits laitiers.Tatoeba #1340734 by sacredceltic, translation #953588 by CK
- Je déteste vraiment les produits laitiers.I really hate dairy products.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong dislike of produits laitiers.Tatoeba #908835 by sacredceltic, translation #908820 by CM
- Les produits laitiers se différencient d'un pays à l'autre.Dairy products differ between countries.This sentence is useful for noting how produits laitiers vary by country.Tatoeba #949891 by sacredceltic, translation #9858575 by pyeman23
- Vous pouvez trouver un large éventail de produits laitiers chez le laitier du marché.You can find a wide range of dairy products at the dairy seller in the market.
- Les produits laitiers sont une source importante de calcium.Dairy products are an important source of calcium.
- Chez nous, on adore les produits à base de lait : yaourt, fromage, beurre, tout ça!At our place, we love dairy-based products like yogurt, cheese, butter, and all that!
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Example conversation
In a supermarket, Gabriel and Manon are shopping.
- GabrielManon, as-tu besoin de produits laitiers ?Manon, do you need any dairy products?
- ManonOui, je cherche du fromage et du lait.Yes, I am looking for cheese and milk.
- GabrielLe rayon des produits laitiers est au fond.The dairy products aisle is at the back.
- ManonMerci, Gabriel, on y va.Thanks, Gabriel, let's go there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry produits laitiers, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
