noun

le lait

milk

Boisson blanche produite par les femelles des mammifères pour nourrir leurs petits.

The French word "lait" means milk in English.

Meaning:

It primarily refers to the white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, used as a drink or ingredient in cooking.
It can also be used figuratively or in compounds such as "lait de soja" (soy milk) or "lait maternel" (breast milk).

Synonyms and nuances:

Lait is the general, standard, and most common word for "milk."
There aren't many true synonyms for "lait" in French, but related words include:
- crème (cream): the fatty layer separated from milk.
- babeurre (buttermilk): the liquid left after churning butter.

In summary, "lait" is the go-to word for milk in French, neutral and formal, without direct synonyms for its primary meaning.

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Je bois un verre de lait.noun

I drink a glass of milk.

Marie boit un verre de lait.noun

Marie drinks a glass of milk.

Le lait est froid dans le réfrigérateur.noun

The milk is cold in the refrigerator.

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