halal
The French word for halal is halal.
The term halal is used to describe something that is fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.
Meaning: fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs (adj)
Did you know?
- Because of the French principle of laïcité or secularism, the state cannot officially certify halal products, leaving it entirely to private organizations.
- The term halal has entered common French slang to describe something that is permissible or 'legal' in a non-religious, street-level context.
- France has a significant market for halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, using the same word to describe products without pork derivatives or alcohol.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je trouver des restaurants qui servent de la nourriture halal à Paris?Where can I find restaurants that serve halal food in Paris?
- Il y a une variété de restaurants qui proposent de la nourriture licite à Paris, notamment le restaurant XYZ et le restaurant ABC.There is a variety of restaurants that offer permissible food in Paris, including restaurant XYZ and restaurant ABC.
- Est-ce que ce produit est certifié halal?Is this product certified halal?
- Oui, ce produit est bien certifié comme étant permis pour la consommation des musulmans.Yes, this product is indeed certified as permissible for Muslim consumption.
- Est-ce que ce restaurant est halal ?Is this restaurant halal?
- Je cherche une viande halal.I am looking for halal meat.
- Il ne mange que des produits halal.He only eats halal products.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are deciding where to eat lunch.
- HugoTu connais un endroit avec du poulet halal ?Do you know a place with halal chicken?
- ManonOui, il y a un petit resto halal juste ici.Yes, there is a small halal restaurant right here.
- HugoC'est une bonne idée, j'ai très faim.That's a good idea, I am very hungry.
- ManonOn y va tout de suite, Hugo.Let's go right now, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “halal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
