French · Food & Drink
"Cheese" in French: fromage
le fromage
Cheese in French is le fromage, masculine, said froh-MAHZH. Du fromage means some cheese. Un plateau de fromages is a cheese board. France treats cheese as a course, not only a snack.
Dinner party
On sert le fromage avant le dessert.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce fromage
Say it
froh-MAHZH
/fʁɔ.maʒ/
Froh-MAHZH. Soft zh like measure on the g. Stress the last syllable. The r is a soft French r.
"Cheese" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le fromage | cheese The food in general. | The food in general. |
| du fromage | some cheese Unspecified amount. | Unspecified amount. |
| un plateau de fromages | a cheese board Restaurant and dinner-party service. | Restaurant and dinner-party service. |
| fromage de chèvre | goat cheese Common type label. | Common type label. |
How to use fromage in real life
- 1Dinner party
On sert le fromage avant le dessert.
We serve the cheese before dessert.
Classic French meal order.
- 2Picnic
Tu coupes du fromage pour tout le monde ?
Will you cut some cheese for everyone?
Du fromage for a shared amount.
- 3Market
Je voudrais ce fromage-là, 200 grammes.
I'd like that cheese there, 200 grams.
Ce fromage for a specific round or piece.
Mistakes English speakers make with fromage
Incorrect: La fromage est bon.
Correct: Le fromage est bon.
Fromage is masculine: le fromage.
Incorrect: Du cheese, s'il vous plaît.
Correct: Du fromage, s'il vous plaît.
Use fromage, not English cheese.
Good to know
Cheese often arrives after the main course and before dessert. Saying non merci to the plateau can surprise hosts; a small taste is polite if you can eat dairy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing cheeses for guests
ChatPal
On prend trois fromages différents ?
Shall we get three different cheeses?
You
Oui : un fromage doux, un bleu, un chèvre.
Yes: a mild cheese, a blue, a goat.
ChatPal
Parfait. Le fromage se mange avec du pain.
Perfect. Cheese is eaten with bread.
You
J'achète une baguette aussi.
I'll buy a baguette too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheese" in French
How do I say some cheese?
Du fromage.
Is fromage masculine?
Yes: le fromage.
When is cheese served in a French meal?
Often after the main course and before dessert.
How do you pronounce fromage?
Froh-MAHZH, with a soft zh ending.
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