je suis végétalien
To say "I am vegan" in French, you say je suis végétalien.
This phrase is used to state that you do not eat or use any animal products.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between being vegan and being a vegetarian. While végétalien or végétalienne refers to someone who avoids all animal products, végétarien means vegetarian, implying the person does not eat meat but may still consume eggs or dairy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, it is common to use the term végétalien to describe a vegan diet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the speaker.
Did you know?
- The term véganisme refers to a philosophical way of life, whereas végétalisme refers specifically to the dietary practice of being végétalien.
- In France, the cultural emphasis on terroir and traditional farming means that vegans often encounter a strong cultural attachment to cheese and butter in culinary discussions.
- While végétalien is the precise term for vegan, many people in France use the word végane which was borrowed directly from English.
Examples in context
- Je suis végétalien.I am vegan.This sentence is useful for stating your veganism.Tatoeba #367954 by rike, translation #367945 by rike
- Je suis strictement végétalien(e)I am strictly vegan.
- Je suis végétalien(ne) depuis plusieurs annéesI have been vegan for several years.
- Je suis 100% végétalien(e)I am 100% vegan.
- Je suis vegan pour des raisons éthiques, environnementales et de santé. Je ne consomme aucun produit d'origine animale.I am vegan for ethical, environmental, and health reasons. I don't consume any animal products.
- Je ne consomme pas de viande, de poisson ou de produits laitiersI don't eat meat, fish, or dairy products.
- Je ne mange pas d'œufs, de miel ou de sous-produits animauxI don't eat eggs, honey, or animal by-products.
- Je suis végétalien depuis deux ans.I have been vegan for two years.
- Est-ce que tu sais que je suis végétalien ?Did you know that I am vegan?
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at a restaurant menu together.
- LéaEst-ce que tu veux partager un plateau de charcuterie ?Do you want to share a charcuterie platter?
- LucasNon merci, je suis végétalien.No thank you, I am vegan.
- LéaAh, je ne savais pas ! On peut commander des légumes.Oh, I didn't know! We can order vegetables.
- LucasC'est une excellente idée, merci Léa.That's a great idea, thank you Léa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
