adapté aux végétaliens
The English phrase "vegan friendly" is translated into French as adapté aux végétaliens.
This phrase is used to describe food or products that do not contain any animal products.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective adapté (adapted/suitable) and the prepositional phrase aux végétaliens (to vegans).
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse adapté aux végétaliens (vegan friendly) with adapté aux végétariens (vegetarian friendly), as the latter allows for dairy and eggs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the noun it describes. If the noun is feminine, such as une option, use adaptée aux végétaliens. If the noun is masculine plural, such as les produits, use adaptés aux végétaliens.
Did you know?
- In French, the term végétalien can refer to a diet based solely on plants for health reasons, whereas végane specifically describes the ethical philosophy of avoiding all animal exploitation.
- The word végétalien is related to the French word for 'vegetable' légume, but they share a deeper root in the Latin word vegetalis, meaning 'vigorous' or 'lively'.
- The term végane is increasingly used as an adjective in France, but it is often considered an anglicism. In formal or strictly traditional French contexts, végétalien remains the standard term for describing a vegan lifestyle.
Examples in context
- Ce plat est adapté aux végétaliens.This dish is vegan friendly.
- Cherchez un menu adapté aux végétaliens.Look for a vegan friendly menu.
- Est-ce que ce dessert est adapté aux végétaliens ?Is this dessert vegan friendly?
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are looking at a menu together.
- ManonLucas, regarde ce plat, il a l'air délicieux.Lucas, look at this dish, it looks delicious.
- LucasEst-ce qu'il est adapté aux végétaliens ?Is it vegan friendly?
- ManonOui, c'est écrit juste ici en bas.Yes, it is written right here at the bottom.
- LucasParfait, je vais commander ça alors.Perfect, I will order that then.
