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lait

English translation of lait

milk

The French word for 'milk' is 'lait'. It is used in the same way as in English. For example, 'Je bois du lait' means 'I drink milk'.


Example sentences using: lait

Le lait est bon pour la santé.

English translation of Le lait est bon pour la santé.

Milk is good for health.

This is a simple sentence stating the general belief that milk is beneficial for health.

Puis-je avoir un verre de lait?

English translation of Puis-je avoir un verre de lait?

Can I have a glass of milk?

This is a polite way of asking for a glass of milk in French. It is suitable in both informal and formal situations.

Elle adore le lait au chocolat.

English translation of Elle adore le lait au chocolat.

She loves chocolate milk.

This sentence shows a person's preference for a particular type of milk - in this case, chocolate milk.

Le lait est dans le réfrigérateur.

English translation of Le lait est dans le réfrigérateur.

The milk is in the refrigerator.

This is a simple declarative sentence indicating the location of the milk.

Il faut du lait pour cette recette.

English translation of Il faut du lait pour cette recette.

This recipe needs milk.

This sentence is used in the context of cooking or baking, when the recipe requires milk as an ingredient.

Je n'aime pas le goût du lait.

English translation of Je n'aime pas le goût du lait.

I don't like the taste of milk.

This is a negative sentence expressing a dislike for the taste of milk.

Le chat boit du lait.

English translation of Le chat boit du lait.

The cat is drinking milk.

This sentence describes the action of a cat - in this case, the action is drinking milk.

Mon lait est froid.

English translation of Mon lait est froid.

My milk is cold.

This sentence is stating a fact about the temperature of the speaker's milk.

Le lait a tourné.

English translation of Le lait a tourné.

The milk has turned sour.

This sentence is used when the milk has gone sour or bad.

Je suis allergique au lait.

English translation of Je suis allergique au lait.

I am allergic to milk.

This is a sentence that a person would use to inform others about their milk allergy.

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