How to Say “Gluten Free” in French

sans gluten
The French phrase for "gluten free" is sans gluten.
sans gluten is used to describe food that does not contain the protein gluten.

What does it mean word for word?

gluten, which is the same word in both English and French.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Brittany, the phrase galettes sans gluten is used to refer to gluten-free crêpes.

How does it change in a sentence?

sans gluten is used as an adjective phrase and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes.

Did you know?

  • The word gluten in French shares a common ancestor with the English word 'glue', as both derive from the Latin term for a sticky substance.
  • While sans gluten describes the absence of the protein, French speakers often use the term intolérant au gluten to describe the person, rather than saying they are 'gluten-free'.
  • French law strictly regulates the use of the term sans gluten on packaging to ensure it meets specific safety thresholds for people with celiac disease.

Examples in context

  • C'est sans gluten !
    It's gluten free!
    This sentence shows how to state that something is gluten free using sans gluten.
    Tatoeba #5800083 by Toynop, translation #5790373 by Eccles17
  • Est-ce sans gluten ?
    Is this gluten free?
    This sentence is useful for asking if a food item is gluten free using sans gluten.
    Tatoeba #6574482 by GB3, translation #6574398 by Eccles17
  • Ce pain est sans gluten.
    This bread is gluten-free.
    This sentence demonstrates how to describe a specific food, like bread, as being gluten free using sans gluten.
    Tatoeba #2269952 by sacredceltic, translation #2230279 by Hybrid
  • Je suis allergique au gluten, pouvez-vous me donner le menu sans gluten?
    I am allergic to gluten, can you give me the gluten-free menu?
  • Est-ce que ce produit est exempt de gluten?
    Is this product gluten free?
  • Savez-vous si ces gâteaux sont sans gluten?
    Do you know if these cakes are gluten free?
  • 6 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Chloé and Gabriel are looking at a dessert menu in a bakery.

  1. Chloé

    Est-ce que ce gâteau est sans gluten ?
    Is this cake gluten free?
  2. Gabriel

    Oui, il est totalement sans gluten.
    Yes, it is totally gluten free.
  3. Chloé

    Parfait, je peux donc le manger.
    Perfect, so I can eat it.
  4. Gabriel

    Bon appétit, Chloé !
    Enjoy your meal, Chloé!

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