French · Food & Drink
"Honey" in French: miel
le miel
Honey in French is le miel, masculine. You put du miel in tea or on toast. As a pet name, French prefers mon chéri / ma chérie more than miel.
Breakfast
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How to pronounce miel
Say it
myel
/mjɛl/
Miel: myel in one syllable—like "myell" blended. The ie is a quick yeh glide.
"Honey" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le miel | honey The food. | The food. |
| du miel | some honey Partitive. | Partitive. |
| miel d'acacia | acacia honey Common mild type. | Common mild type. |
| une cuillère de miel | a spoonful of honey Measure. | Measure. |
How to use miel in real life
- 1Breakfast
Je mets du miel sur mon yaourt.
I put honey on my yogurt.
Du miel partitive.
- 2Sore throat
Prends une cuillère de miel.
Take a spoonful of honey.
Home remedy talk.
- 3Market
Ce miel est produit près d'ici.
This honey is produced nearby.
Local food pride.
Mistakes English speakers make with miel
Incorrect: La miel.
Correct: Le miel.
Miel is masculine.
Incorrect: Hello, honey! (to a stranger in French)
Correct: Avoid miel as a casual pet name with strangers.
Miel is mainly the food; use names or bonjour instead.
Good to know
Markets and vacation regions sell miel artisanal by flower type. In speech, calling someone miel is rare; stick to food contexts unless you're sure of the joke.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a breakfast table
ChatPal
Il reste du miel ?
Is there any honey left?
You
Oui, le miel est près de la confiture.
Yes, the honey is next to the jam.
ChatPal
Tu en veux dans ton thé ?
Do you want some in your tea?
You
Juste un peu, merci.
Just a little, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Honey" in French
Gender of miel?
Masculine: le miel.
How do I say some honey?
Du miel.
Is miel a pet name?
Rarely; prefer mon chéri / ma chérie.
Pronunciation?
Myel.
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