Fromage (en. Cheese)

/fʁɔ.maʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fermented dairy product.

Cheese can be consumed alone or as a side dish.

Le fromage peut être consommé seul ou en accompagnement.

Variety of cheese, such as camembert or brie.

The cheese platter is made up of various varieties.

Le plateau de fromages est composé de plusieurs variétés.

Product resulting from dairy processing.

They visited a farm to see cheese production.

Ils ont visité une ferme pour voir la fabrication du fromage.

From the Latin 'formaticum', which means 'that which is formed'.

to have cheese on one's head

To be in a complicated situation.

avoir du fromage sur la tête

to be like a cheese

To be very comfortable or relaxed.

être comme un fromage

to eat cheese

To take pleasure in savoring a good meal.

manger du fromage

milk

Nutritious liquid secreted by mammals.

lait

cream

Dairy product rich in fat.

crème

yogurt

Fermented dairy product, similar to cheese.

yogourt

Refers to a trivial or messy action.

Don't act silly, stay serious.

Ne fais pas le fromage, reste sérieux.

Used to describe a person who acts like a clown.

Stop goofing off, focus on the work.

Arrête de faire le fromage, concentre-toi sur le travail.