French Menu Translator: Decode Ingredients & Avoid Surprises
French cuisine is elegant but mysterious. Know exactly what you're ordering before it arrives at your table.

Fancy Name, Surprising Dish?
French cuisine is full of complex terms. 'Ris de Veau' sounds fancy, but it's Sweetbreads (Glands). 'Andouillette' looks like sausage but smells like... something else. MenuVista tells you what's really on your plate.
The Struggle
- ✗Confusing characters you can't read
- ✗Generic translations miss food context
- ✗No idea what allergens are hiding
- ✗Pointing and hoping for the best
The Solution
- ✓Instant AI-powered translation
- ✓Understands culinary context perfectly
- ✓Allergen detection highlights risks
- ✓Order with confidence every time
Butter & Cream Everywhere
Important Safety Information
French cooking loves butter, cream, and eggs. Hidden dairy is in almost every sauce. MenuVista filters these out instantly for lactose-intolerant travelers.
Nut Detection
Shellfish Alert
Gluten Warning
Common French Terms to Know
Familiarize yourself with these essential french food vocabulary before your next meal.
Volaille
🇫🇷Meaning
Poultry
Boeuf
🇫🇷Meaning
Beef
Poisson
🇫🇷Meaning
Fish
Cru
🇫🇷Meaning
Raw
Ris
🇫🇷Meaning
Sweetbreads (Glands)
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