homard
/ɔ.maʁ/masculine
The English word lobster is translated into French as homard. Wiktionary also lists langouste.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| homard | /ɔ.maʁ/ /o.maʁ/ |
masculine |
| langouste | /lɑ̃.ɡust/ | feminine |
In French-speaking regions of Canada such as Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario, homard is the standard term for both European and American lobsters. In northern France, the term homard bleu is used to describe European lobsters caught off the coasts of Normandy and Brittany.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of homard is homards, and the plural of langouste is langoustes.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of homard is /ɔ.maʁ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The term langouste originates from the Latin word locusta, which was originally used to describe a locust or grasshopper.
- In French seafood markets, you may see langoustine used alongside langouste. A langoustine is a much smaller, slender shrimp-like creature, whereas a langouste is a large spiny lobster.
- French menus often distinguish between homard bleu and homard américain not just by color, but by the perceived sweetness and texture of the meat.
Examples in context
- Tom aime le homard.Tom likes lobster.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for homard.Tatoeba #9402686 by Micsmithel, translation #2237171 by CK
- Le homard était excellent.The lobster was good.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of homard.Tatoeba #13714232 by zogwarg, translation #5724889 by Hybrid
- Non, je n'aime pas le homard.No, I don't like lobster.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of homard.Tatoeba #3259540 by Aiji, translation #3259541 by sundown
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Example conversation
A restaurant at the seaside.
- ManonEst-ce que vous avez du homard ?Do you have any lobster?
- GabrielOui, le homard est très frais aujourd'hui.Yes, the lobster is very fresh today.
- ManonParfait, je vais prendre le homard.Perfect, I will take the lobster.
- GabrielTrès bon choix, Manon.Very good choice, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lobster” translations and entries homard, langouste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries homard, langouste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
