French cuisine is world-famous, but let’s be real—the names can be a bit intimidating. All those silent letters and nasal sounds are exactly what make the dishes sound just as fancy as they taste! Don’t worry, though. This quick guide simplifies French food and drinks pronunciation so you can order with total confidence and have some fun with it.
1. Traditional French Dishes
Boeuf Bourguignon, Salade Niçoise, Confit de Canard, Ratatouille, Moules Marinières, Coq au Vin , Blanquette de Veau , Steak Tartare, Escargots, Bouillabaisse.
| French | Image | Pronunciation |
| Boeuf Bourguignon |  | |
| Salade Niçoise |  | |
| Confit de Canard |  | |
| Ratatouille |  | |
| Moules Marinières |  | |
| Coq au Vin |  | |
| Blanquette de Veau |  | |
| Steak Tartare |  | |
| Escargots |  | |
| Bouillabaisse |  |
2. French Foods – You may do at home
Soupe à L’oignon, Gratin Dauphinois, Tartiflette, Quiche Lorraine, Oeufs Mayonnaise, Crème Brûlée, Foie Gras, Tarte Tatin, Soufflé, Cassoulet.
| French | Image | Pronunciation |
| Soupe à L’oignon |  | |
| Gratin Dauphinois |  | |
| Tartiflette |  | |
| Quiche Lorraine |  | |
| Oeufs Mayonnaise |  | |
| Crème Brûlée |  | |
| Foie Gras |  | |
| Tarte Tatin |  | |
| Soufflé |  | |
| Cassoulet |  |
3. French Bakery
Croissant, Pain au Chocolat, Baguette, Pain de Campagne, Brioche, Chausson aux Pommes, Pain aux Raisins, Sacristain, Choux à la Crème
| French | Image | Pronunciation |
| Croissant |  | |
| Pain au Chocolat |  | |
| Baguette |  | |
| Pain de Campagne |  | |
| Brioche |  | |
| Chausson aux Pommes |  | |
| Pain aux Raisins |  | |
| Sacristain |  | |
| Choux à la Crème |  |
4. French Pastry
Mille-feuille, Opéra, Macarons, Éclair au Chocolat, Palmier, Fraiser, Gâteaux Mousse, Tarte aux Fraises, Charlotte, Galette des Rois.
| French | Image | Pronunciation |
| Mille-feuille |  | |
| Opéra |  | |
| Macarons |  | |
| Éclair au chocolat |  | |
| Palmier |  | |
| Fraiser |  | |
| Gâteaux Mousse |  | |
| Tarte aux Fraises |  | |
| Charlotte |  | |
| Galette des Rois |  |
5. French wine
Bordeaux, Alsace, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Champagne, Chardonnay, Bourgogne.
| French | Image | Pronunciation |
| Bordeaux |  | |
| Alsace |  | |
| Sauvignon Blanc |  | |
| Syrah |  | |
| Burgundy |  | |
| Beaujolais |  | |
| Champagne |  | |
| Chardonnay |  | |
| Bourgogne |  |