A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I'm gluten free" in French
Learn to say 'I'm gluten-free' in French for restaurant visits and food shopping.
Je suis sans gluten.
zhuh swee sahn gloo-TENneutral
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Use this when ordering food at a restaurant, buying bread at a boulangerie, or explaining dietary needs to a chef. It's a clear and direct way to communicate your restriction.
Alternatives
- Je ne mange pas de gluten.Slightly more conversational, meaning 'I don't eat gluten'.
- J'ai une intolérance au gluten.More formal, meaning 'I have a gluten intolerance'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'sans'
The 'n' in 'sans' is nasal; don't pronounce a hard 'n' sound.
Gender agreement
'Gluten' is masculine, so you don't need to worry about adjective agreement here.
A small cultural note
While gluten-free options are becoming more common, France is still a country where bread and pastries are central. Be prepared for some places to have very limited choices.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to ask if a dish has gluten?
You can ask, 'Ce plat contient-il du gluten ?' (Does this dish contain gluten?). This is a polite way to inquire before ordering.
What if they don't understand 'sans gluten'?
You can try saying 'Je suis cœliaque' (I am celiac) if that applies, or try to explain you cannot eat wheat, barley, or rye.
Are there specific gluten-free bakeries in France?
Yes, dedicated gluten-free bakeries (boulangeries sans gluten) are increasingly common, especially in larger cities.
