Have you ever wondered what your school lunch would be called in French? Today we're discovering the French words for everyday foods that you eat at breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
French people enjoy delicious meals just like we do in Ireland - fresh bread with butter, tasty cheese, and yummy pizza. Knowing these food words helps when reading French menus or cooking French recipes at home.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Name 8 everyday foods in French
- Spot if a food word is masculine (le) or feminine (la)
- Match French food words to their pictures
Here are today's new French food words. Click each one to hear how a French person would say it at the dinner table! Notice that some foods use le (masculine) and some use la (feminine) - every French noun has a gender.
Did you spot any familiar words? 'La pizza' sounds just like English! These borrowed words make French easier to learn.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Digital Reference (Interactive)
- Display the Word Table on the whiteboard or let students access on their devices.
- Click/tap words to hear pronunciation - great for listening and speaking practice.
- Go through each word together, practising pronunciation as a class.
Option 2: Printed Reference Sheet
Download Vocabulary Sheet (PDF)
- Print the vocabulary reference sheet for students to keep as a study aid.
- Great for homework, revision, or as a take-home reference.
- Students can use it alongside the interactive activity.
Look carefully at each picture of food. Click the French word that matches what's shown! This helps you recognise the words when you see French food pictures.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Label the Image activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Students see an image and select the correct word from multiple choices. Good for visual learners.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Show the image and have students write their answer on mini whiteboards before revealing options.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
Flip the cards to match each English food to its French name. Can you find all the pairs quickly? Listen for the audio clues if you need help!
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Matching Pairs activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Students match words to their translations. Encourage them to say the words aloud as they match.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Make it competitive - time students or split class into teams. Have students justify their matches.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
Every French food has a gender! Drag each food word into the correct box: le (masculine) or la/les (feminine). Listen to check your answer.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Gender Sorting activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Students drag words into the correct gender category. Helps reinforce article patterns.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Ask students to explain WHY they think a word is masculine/feminine before revealing the answer.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
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