French · Body & Health
"Liver" in French: foie
le foie
Liver in French is le foie, masculine. Mal au foie is an upset after rich food (colloquial). Foie gras is the famous dish—same word foie. Body and cooking share foie.
Doctor basics
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How to pronounce foie
Say it
fwah
/fwa/
Foie is fwah, exactly like fois (time) and foi (faith) in sound. Spelling marks the meaning.
"Liver" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le foie | the liver Organ and ingredient. | Organ and ingredient. |
| foie gras | foie gras Dish. | Dish. |
| mal au foie | liverish / overindulged feeling Colloquial discomfort. | Colloquial discomfort. |
| foie de veau | calf's liver Butchery/menu. | Butchery/menu. |
How to use foie in real life
- 1Doctor basics
Le médecin écoute et parle du foie.
The doctor listens and talks about the liver.
Organ.
- 2After a feast
J'ai mal au foie après ce repas.
I feel liverish after that meal.
Colloquial.
- 3Menu
Ils proposent du foie de veau ce soir.
They're offering calf's liver tonight.
Cooking.
Mistakes English speakers make with foie
Incorrect: La foie est sensible.
Correct: Le foie est sensible.
Foie is masculine.
Incorrect: J'ai mal au liver.
Correct: J'ai mal au foie.
Use foie.
Good to know
Foie sounds identical to fois and foi—spelling saves you. Culinary foie (especially foie gras) is culturally charged; the body-organ sense is straightforward medical vocabulary.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing menu options
ChatPal
Tu prends le foie de veau ?
Are you getting the calf's liver?
You
Non. Le foie, ce n'est pas mon truc.
No. Liver isn't my thing.
ChatPal
Je prends le poisson alors.
I'll take the fish then.
You
Moi aussi, pour rester léger.
Me too, to keep it light.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Liver" in French
What is liver in French?
Le foie (masculine).
What does mal au foie mean?
Feeling off after eating too rich—a colloquial complaint.
Is foie gras related?
Yes—same word foie in the dish name.
How do you pronounce foie?
Fwah—same sound as fois.
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