KFC
Africa, Europe
In French, the phrase kfc refers to the KFC Corporation. If unsure, use KFC. Wiktionary also lists PFK.
Meaning: KFC Corporation (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| KFC | Africa, Europe |
| PFK | Quebec |
Which one should you use?
While the English acronym KFC is used in most French-speaking regions like France and parts of Africa, the acronym PFK is the standard in Quebec.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France and parts of Africa, people use KFC. In the Québec region of Canada, people often refer to the chain as PFK, which stands for Poulet Frit Kentucky.
Did you know?
- The abbreviation PFK is a direct outcome of the Office québécois de la langue française, which monitors the use of English in public signage.
- The term PFK creates a linguistic island in Canada, where the same store is called KFC just a few kilometers away in English-speaking districts.
- While KFC is used in France, the country's culture of 'terroir' often leads locals to prefer regional roasted chicken over American-style fried chicken.
Examples in context
- Un menu s'il vous plaîtOne combo meal, please
- Je voudrais un bucket de pouletI would like a bucket of chicken
- On va manger chez KFC ?Shall we go eat at KFC?
- Il y a un KFC près d'ici.There is a KFC near here.
- J'ai commandé un menu chez KFC.I ordered a meal at KFC.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LucasTu as faim, Manon ?Are you hungry, Manon?
- ManonOui, on mange au KFC ?Yes, shall we eat at KFC?
- LucasBonne idée, j'adore leur poulet.Good idea, I love their chicken.
- ManonParfait, on y va maintenant.Perfect, let's go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kfc” translations and entries PFK, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
