yaourt
/ja.uʁt/masculine
The English word "yogurt" is yaourt in French. Wiktionary also lists yogourt.
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| yaourt | /ja.uʁt/ /ja.uʁ/ |
masculine |
| yogourt | /jɔ.ɡuʁ/ (Canada) /jo.ɡuʁ/ (Canada) |
Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, masculine |
The term refers to a milk-based product thickened through a process of curdling aided by bacteria. Note that if you are specifically referring to a type of yogurt with a particularly creamy texture, the term Petit Suisse is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
While yaourt is the standard spelling used in France, the form yogourt is used in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. To express the plural, add an s to the end to form yaourts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ja.uʁt/
Did you know?
- The Turkish root of yaourt is actually a verb describing the process of 'thickening' or 'curdling', which is the very essence of the product.
- If you ask for a Petit Suisse in a French supermarket, you won't receive a standard yogurt, but rather a much thicker, more concentrated fermented cheese product.
- In French, if you want to describe a yogurt that is specifically 'set' or has a firm, jelly-like consistency, you might use the term yaourt brassé for stirred versions or yaourt ferme for set ones.
Examples in context
- Ce yaourt est sucré.This yogurt is sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of a yaourt.Tatoeba #11401865 by lbdx, translation #8273846 by lunchmeat317
- Il déteste le yaourt.He hates yogurt.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for yaourt.Tatoeba #12077504 by Amastan, translation #8318989 by Amastan
- Le yaourt est délicieux.The yogurt is delicious.This sentence is useful for expressing that a yaourt is delicious.Tatoeba #8110887 by Aiji, translation #2518286 by Gulo_Luscus
- J'adore manger du yaourt après le dîner.I love eating yogurt after dinner.
- Je vais acheter un petit suisse pour ma fille.I'm going to buy a petit suisse for my daughter.
- On se retrouve au café pour prendre un yaourt ?Shall we meet at the café to have a yogurt?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are in the kitchen looking for breakfast.
- EmmaGabriel, est-ce qu'il reste un yaourt ?Gabriel, is there a yogurt left?
- GabrielOui, il reste un yaourt à la vanille.Yes, there is one vanilla yogurt left.
- EmmaParfait, je vais prendre ce yaourt.Perfect, I will take this yogurt.
- GabrielBon appétit, Emma !Enjoy your meal, Emma!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations and entries yaourt, yogourt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yaourt, yogourt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
