bonne nourriture
The English phrase "good food" is translated into French as bonne nourriture.
bonne nourriture refers to food that tastes good or is of high quality.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine adjective bonne (good) and the feminine noun nourriture (food).
Which one should you use?
While bonne nourriture refers to the substance of the food itself, la bonne cuisine is often used to describe the quality of cooking or a culinary style.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Bonne cuisine is a formal way to say "good food", while Bonne bouffe is an informal way to say it. In casual settings, you may also hear the colloquialism la bonne bouffe to mean "good grub" or "good eats".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine form bon nourriture. You must match the gender of the adjective to the feminine noun by using bonne.
Did you know?
- While bonne nourriture is grammatically correct, using it to praise a chef might sound slightly clinical, almost like you are discussing fuel for the body.
- In France, the concept of 'good food' is so central to national identity that the term gastronomie is treated as a formal discipline and a point of national pride.
- French speakers might use the phrase un bon petit plat to describe 'good food' that feels comforting, home-cooked and nostalgic.
Examples in context
- Pratiquement tout le monde apprécie la bonne nourriture.Almost everybody appreciates good food.Tatoeba #7623291 by tras, translation #33284 by CK
- Une bonne nourriture et suffisamment de sommeil sont absolument nécessaires à une bonne santé.Good food and enough sleep are absolutely necessary to good health.Tatoeba #13721 by nimfeo, translation #30071 by secokit
- Ne recherchez pas le goût de la bonne nourriture.Do not pursue the taste of good food.Tatoeba #10280363 by FaridTrad, translation #10280361 by FaridTrad
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing a newly opened restaurant.
- LéaEst-ce que ce restaurant propose de la bonne nourriture ?Does this restaurant offer good food?
- LucasOui, j'ai entendu dire que c'est excellent.Yes, I heard that it is excellent.
- LéaParfait, j'ai vraiment envie de manger de la bonne nourriture.Perfect, I really want to eat some good food.
- LucasAlors, allons-y ce soir !Then, let's go there tonight!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
