A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have a vegetarian menu" in French
Ask for a vegetarian menu in French restaurants with this polite and direct phrase.
Avez-vous un menu végétarien ?
ah-vay-VOO uhn muh-NOO vay-zhay-tah-ree-AHNneutral
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Use this when you're at a restaurant and want to know if they offer dishes specifically for vegetarians. It's a clear and polite way to inquire about options.
Alternatives
- Est-ce que vous avez un menu végétarien ?Slightly more conversational than the target phrase.
- Vous avez un menu végétarien ?More casual, dropping the 'Est-ce que'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'avez'
The 'z' in 'avez' is pronounced, linking to the next vowel if there is one.
Silent 't' in 'végétarien'
The final 't' in 'végétarien' is silent; don't pronounce it.
A small cultural note
While vegetarianism is increasingly common in France, not all restaurants will have a dedicated menu. It's always best to ask.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What if they don't have a vegetarian menu?
They might offer vegetarian options from the regular menu. You can ask 'Avez-vous des options végétariennes ?' (Do you have vegetarian options?).
Is 'végétarien' the only word for vegetarian food?
Yes, 'végétarien' is the standard term for vegetarian. 'Végétalien' refers to vegan.
How to say 'I am vegetarian' in French?
You can say 'Je suis végétarien' (if you're male) or 'Je suis végétarienne' (if you're female).
