recette
/ʁə.sɛt/feminine
The French word for recipe is recette.
The primary meaning of recette is a set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes. However, in formal business or accounting contexts, it can also mean revenue or receipts.
Meaning: instructions for making or preparing food dishes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word recette is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁə.sɛt/. It has two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly use recette when they mean a medical prescription. However, you should use ordonnance instead.
Did you know?
- The English word 'receipt' and the French recette share the same root. While 'receipt' evolved to mean a proof of purchase, recette evolved to mean a set of instructions for a meal.
- In French, the word recette is used to describe the 'secret formula' for non-food items, such as a specific perfume or a cosmetic cream.
- In a professional kitchen, a chef might refer to a fiche technique instead of a recette to emphasize the precise technical measurements and costs.
Examples in context
- Je suivis la recette.I followed the recipe.This sentence shows the use of recette when following instructions.Tatoeba #2422832 by sacredceltic, translation #2326541 by CK
- La recette est facile.The recipe is easy.This sentence describes the difficulty level of a recette.Tatoeba #8342928 by felix63, translation #10350466 by DJ_Saidez
- Je t'enverrai la recette.I'll send you the recipe.This sentence demonstrates sending a recette to someone.Tatoeba #10944394 by lbdx, translation #2545454 by CK
- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me donner la recette de ce délicieux plat?Excuse me, could you give me the recipe for this delicious dish?
- J'ai trouvé une recette incroyable pour un gâteau au chocolat!I found an incredible recipe for a chocolate cake!
- 46 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are cooking together in the kitchen.
- LéaGabriel, tu as la recette de ce plat ?Gabriel, do you have the recipe for this dish?
- GabrielOui, je cherche la recette sur mon téléphone.Yes, I am looking for the recipe on my phone.
- LéaCette recette semble un peu compliquée.This recipe seems a bit complicated.
- GabrielNe t'inquiète pas, Léa, elle est très simple.Don't worry, Léa, it is very simple.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “recipe” translations and entries recette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
