truffe
/tʁyf/feminine
The English word "truffle" is translated into French as truffe.
In a culinary context, truffe refers to the edible fungus (tuber).
Meaning: tuber (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
truffe is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁyf/
Did you know?
- In French, the word truffe is also the common term for a dog's nose. This is because a dog's wet nose is shaped and textured similarly to the fungus.
- French chocolate truffes are named after the fungus because their irregular, dusted shape resembles a truffe pulled from the earth.
- In French slang, the word truffe is sometimes used to describe a person who is a bit of a fool or a 'dummy'.
Examples in context
- La truffe est considérée comme un des ingrédients les plus précieux en gastronomie française.The truffle is considered one of the most precious ingredients in French cuisine.
- Bonjour, je suis à la recherche d'une truffe authentique pour ma recette de risotto. Pouvez-vous m'en recommander une ?Hello, I'm looking for an authentic truffle for my risotto recipe. Can you recommend one to me?
- truffe noireBlack truffle
- Cette truffe noire est très chère.This black truffle is very expensive.
- Il a trouvé une truffe dans la forêt.He found a truffle in the forest.
- L'odeur de la truffe est incroyable.The smell of the truffle is incredible.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are at a gourmet food market.
- EmmaRegarde cette magnifique truffe, Gabriel !Look at this magnificent truffle, Gabriel!
- GabrielElle est vraiment superbe.It is truly superb.
- EmmaEst-ce qu'on l'achète pour le dîner ?Should we buy it for dinner?
- GabrielOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “truffle” translations and entries truffe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
