French - Food Preferences

J'aime la cuisine ___.

I like ___ food.

Meaning: I like ___ food.

When to use: Use this to say you like a national cuisine or style (la cuisine italienne, la cuisine japonaise). Put the adjective or noun after 'la cuisine'.

Tip: Remember to agree the adjective with 'cuisine' (feminine): française, japonaise.

Je n'aime pas trop ___.

I don't really like ___.

Meaning: I don't really like ___.

When to use: A polite, softened way to say you dislike something. Add the food noun with the correct article if needed: Je n'aime pas trop le poisson.

___, c'est ce que je préfère.

___ is my favorite.

Meaning: ___ is my favorite.

When to use: Use this frame to say a food or dish is your favorite. Put the food or dish at the start: 'Le curry, c'est ce que je préfère.'

Quel est ton plat préféré ?

What's your favorite food?

Meaning: What's your favorite food?

When to use: Ask this to a friend or peer (informal). Use 'votre' instead of 'ton' for formal situations.

Je ne peux pas manger ___.

I can't eat ___.

Meaning: I can't eat ___.

When to use: Use this to explain allergies, intolerances, or restrictions. You can also say 'je peux pas' in casual speech.

Je suis végétarien.

I'm vegetarian.

Meaning: I'm vegetarian.

When to use: State your diet. If the speaker is female, use 'végétarienne'.

Tip: If you are female, use 'végétarienne' instead of 'végétarien'.

Il y a ___ dedans ?

Does it have ___ in it?

Meaning: Does it have ___ in it?

When to use: Ask about ingredients. Put an ingredient phrase after 'Il y a' (du lait, des noix, etc.).

Tout me va.

Anything is fine.

Meaning: Anything is fine.

When to use: Say this when you are okay with any choice—helps decide a restaurant or menu option quickly.

C'est trop ___ pour moi.

It's too ___ for me.

Meaning: It's too ___ for me.

When to use: Use with adjectives (épicé, sucré, salé) to say a flavor or intensity is too much for you.

Je ne mange pas de ___.

I don't eat ___.

Meaning: I don't eat ___.

When to use: Use to state regular exclusions. Before a vowel sound, 'de' becomes 'd'' (Je ne mange pas d'œufs).

Tip: Remember the 'de' form after negation (not the partitive 'du/ de la').

J'essaie d'éviter ___.

I try to avoid ___.

Meaning: I try to avoid ___.

When to use: Say what you avoid for health or diet. Include articles if necessary: éviter le sucre, éviter les produits laitiers.

D'habitude, je mange ___ au ___.

I usually eat ___ for ___.

Meaning: I usually eat ___ for ___.

When to use: Talk about habitual meals: fill the blanks with a food and a meal (ex: D'habitude, je mange des céréales au petit-déjeuner).

Tu manges quoi d'habitude au ___ ?

What do you usually eat for ___?

Meaning: What do you usually eat for ___?

When to use: Use this informal question to ask about someone's usual meals (au petit-déjeuner, au dîner, etc.). For politeness use 'Vous' instead.