pizza
/pid.za/feminine
pizza is the French word for pizza.
The word refers to the Italian dish.
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine articles la or une.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pid.za/. The word has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In France, a pizza blanche is not white in color but refers to a pizza made without tomato sauce.
- In France, it is common to find pizza served as a snack in 'boulangeries' or bakeries, often sold by the slice during the day.
- When ordering, a French person might ask for a pizza quatre saisons, which translates to 'four seasons' and represents four different toppings.
Examples in context
- Où est ma pizza ?Where's my pizza?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your pizza.Tatoeba #3628080 by fleur74, translation #2254648 by CK
- Je hais la pizza.I hate pizza.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for pizza.Tatoeba #8718787 by Micsmithel, translation #5961658 by mailohilohi
- Je veux une pizza.I want pizza.This sentence is useful for requesting a pizza.Tatoeba #8718784 by Micsmithel, translation #5165117 by tabular
- Je voudrais de la pizza aux olives, s'il vous plaît.I would like olive pizza, please.
- Bon appétit et dégustez votre pizza !Bon appétit and enjoy your pizza!
- 178 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- EmmaOn commande une pizza ce soir ?Shall we order a pizza tonight?
- NathanOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
- EmmaQuelle pizza préfères-tu ?Which pizza do you prefer?
- NathanJe préfère la pizza au fromage.I prefer cheese pizza.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizza” translations and entries pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
