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"I'm vegetarian" in French: je suis végétarien(ne)
je suis végétarien(ne)
I'm vegetarian in French is je suis végétarien or je suis végétarienne. Write the full gender form. Useful before ordering.
Ordering
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How to pronounce je suis végétarien(ne)
Say it
zhuh swee vay-zhay-tah-RYAN
/ʒə sɥi ve.ʒe.ta.ʁjɛ̃/
Végétarien: vay-zhay-tah-RYAN. Végétarienne: vay-zhay-tah-RYENN. Soft zh sounds.
"I'm vegetarian" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| je suis végétarien | I'm vegetarian (m.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| je suis végétarienne | I'm vegetarian (f.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| option végétarienne | vegetarian option Menu talk. | Menu talk. |
| régime végétarien | vegetarian diet Broader. | Broader. |
How to use je suis végétarien(ne) in real life
- 1Ordering
Pour moi, je suis végétarien — sans viande.
For me, I'm vegetarian—no meat.
Masculine.
- 2Dinner invite
Je suis végétarienne, je préviens l'hôte.
I'm vegetarian; I'll tell the host.
Feminine.
- 3Buffet line
Il y a du fromage ? Je suis végétarien.
Is there cheese? I'm vegetarian.
Check.
Mistakes English speakers make with je suis végétarien(ne)
Incorrect: Je suis végétarien(ne).
Correct: Je suis végétarien. / Je suis végétarienne.
Write the full gendered word.
Incorrect: Je suis vegetarian.
Correct: Je suis végétarien.
Use the French adjective.
Good to know
French restaurants increasingly mark plats végétariens. Saying je suis végétarien(ne) early avoids butter-chicken surprises. Vegan is végétalien / vegan — different request.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a restaurant
ChatPal
Steak ou pizza ?
Steak or pizza?
You
Pizza — je suis végétarienne.
Pizza—I'm vegetarian.
ChatPal
Ok. Moi aussi je suis végétarien.
Okay. I'm vegetarian too.
You
Parfait, on évite la viande.
Perfect, we'll avoid meat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in French
How do you say I'm vegetarian in French?
Je suis végétarien / végétarienne.
Gender?
Match the speaker: -ien / -ienne.
Vegan?
Végétalien(ne) or vegan — different.
How do you pronounce végétarien?
vay-zhay-tah-RYAN.
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