Learn French by cooking: recipe for crêpes

Learn French by cooking

What if cooking became your best ally for learning French? Combining gustatory pleasure with language learning is not only fun, it’s effective! By cooking, you immerse yourself in an environment rich in typically French vocabulary, expressions and gestures. Here’s why and how you can improve your French while delighting your taste buds.

Why learn French by cooking?

A rich, concrete vocabulary

When following a recipe, you’re exposed to everyday words: ingredients (flour, butter, sugar), utensils (whisk, knife, pan) and actions (mix, chop, set aside). These terms are easy to remember because you use them in practice.

Improving listening comprehension

Watching cooking videos in French or taking cooking classes given by French-speaking chefs lets you hear authentic French, with its rhythm and intonations.

Cultural immersion

Cooking is a gateway to French culture. By preparing typical dishes such as ratatouille, quiche lorraine or macaroons, you’ll discover the gastronomic traditions and customs that are part of the French identity.

Fun learning

Cooking makes learning less theoretical. You learn by doing, by touching, by tasting. This makes the process highly engaging and memorable.

Our tips for learning to cook

• Follow recipes in French Choose cookbooks or food blogs written in French. Read the instructions and look for unfamiliar words.
• Watch videos of French chefs listen to their explanations and observe their techniques.
• Create a vocabulary notebook Make a note of the words and expressions you learn as you cook.
• Practice while you talk Describe out loud what you’re doing. For example, “I peel the carrots, then slice them.”

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• Career prospects You can work in French or Michelin-starred restaurants, where knowledge of French is an essential asset.
• Mastery of culinary terms You’ll be able to understand and use the French culinary vocabulary that is essential in renowned kitchens.
• Cultural adaptation You will learn to respect French standards and traditions in the kitchen, helping you to integrate successfully into the team.
• Career development French for Cooking opens doors in the world of gastronomy and prepares you for international opportunities.

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A simple recipe to start with: crêpes

Ingredients :

• 250 g flour
• 4 eggs
• 500 ml milk
• 50 g melted butter
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions :

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
3. Gradually stir in the milk to obtain a smooth paste.
4. Add the melted butter and leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
5. Cook the pancakes in a hot pan and enjoy them with sugar, chocolate or jam!

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