végétarien

vegetarian

adjective veh-zheh-ta-RYEN Rare

Origin: From végétal (plant-based) + -ien, modelled on English 'vegetarian'

Usage Note

Végétarien functions as both adjective and noun — un végétarien (a vegetarian person). The feminine form is végétarienne. Distinguish it from végétalien (vegan), which excludes all animal products. Most French restaurants now offer at least one plat végétarien.

Examples

"Elle suit un régime végétarien depuis deux ans."

Natural Translation

She has followed a vegetarian diet for two years.

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