vanille
/va.nij/
vanille is the French word for vanilla.
How does it change in a sentence?
vanille is a feminine noun. This means any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form, such as in une vanille parfumée (a scented vanilla).
How do you pronounce it?
/va.nij/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'vanilla' to mean 'plain' or 'boring', a French speaker might find this metaphor less intuitive when using the word vanille directly.
- France has a deep historical connection to vanille through Reunion Island, a former French colony that became a major center for vanilla production.
- The word vanille is used in French perfumery to categorize certain 'gourmand' scents that smell edible.
Examples in context
- Je vais ajouter de la vanille dans le gâteau.I am going to add vanilla to the cake.
- La vanille est l'un de mes arômes préférés.Vanilla is one of my favorite flavors.
- Achètes-tu de la vanille en poudre ou en bâtonnet?Are you buying powdered or stick vanilla?
- J'adore l'odeur de la vanille.I love the smell of vanilla.
- J'aime beaucoup la vanille.I like vanilla very much.
- Il y a de la vanille dans ce gâteau.There is vanilla in this cake.
- Tu veux une glace à la vanille ?Do you want a vanilla ice cream?
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are choosing a dessert at a cafe.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu préfères le chocolat ou la vanille ?Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla?
- GabrielJe préfère la vanille, s'il te plaît.I prefer vanilla, please.
- EmmaD'accord, je vais commander une glace à la vanille.Okay, I will order a vanilla ice cream.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Emma.That is an excellent idea, Emma.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vanille, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
