Volume capacity vocabulary is essential for everyday tasks like cooking, shopping, and filling containers. This section covers key French terms and expressions for measuring liquids and bulk goods.
Key Vocabulary
Learn the basic units for volume and common containers so you can ask for amounts and understand labels. Each term includes the typical market or kitchen context.
| French Word(s) | English Translation(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 📏 La contenance du flacon est de 500 millilitres. | The capacity of the bottle is 500 milliliters. | |
| 🧴 Le récipient est en verre transparent. | The container is made of transparent glass. | |
| 📦 L’emballage protège plusieurs flacons. | The packaging protects several bottles. | |
| 🧪 Le volume du liquide est mesuré avec précision. | The volume of the liquid is measured precisely. | |
| 🧹 Le bouchon garantit l’étanchéité du flacon. | The cap ensures the bottle is leak-proof. |
I need a liter of water for the recipe.
Expressions
Useful expressions show how to ask for, give, and approximate volume amounts in French. Phrases for market stalls, recipes, and sales help you sound natural.
| French Expression | English Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| un litre de | a liter of | |
| un demi-litre de | a half liter of | |
| quelques litres de | a few liters of | |
| un litre et demi de | a liter and a half of | |
| un peu plus de | a little more than | |
| un peu moins de | a little less than |
Market Context
Vocabulary for volume capacity is especially useful at markets where goods are sold by liter or container. Learn terms for typical containers and how to specify amounts when buying liquids, oils, or bulk products.
| French Word(s) | English Translation(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| un litre d'huile | a liter of oil | |
| un bidon d'eau | a water canister | |
| une bouteille de vin | a bottle of wine | |
| un seau de peinture | a bucket of paint | |
| un récipient de lait | a container of milk |
Summary
Master the basic volume units like litre, millilitre, and common container names so you can measure, buy, and describe liquids in French. Practice market and kitchen expressions to make your requests clear and natural.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025