Mnemonic techniques

Mnemonics to Remember Vegetables in French

The first mnemonic is an acrostic for “CABBAGE.”


C – Chou (m) (cabbage); Carotte (f) (carrot)

A – Asperge (f) (asparagus)

B – Brocoli (m) (broccoli)

B – Betterave (f) (beetroot)

A – Artichaut (m) (artichoke)

G –Graine de soja (f)(soyabean)

E – Épinard (m) (spinach)


An alternative to this mnemonic could be:

A – Ail (m) (garlic)

P _ Patate douce (f) (sweet potato)

P – Pois (m) (pea)

R –Radis (m) (radish)

O –Oignon (m) (onion)

P – Persil (m) (parsley)

R –Radis Noir (m) (horseradish)

I –  Igname (f) (yam)

A –Aubergine (f)(eggplant, melongene)

T –Tofu (m) (tofu)

E –Endive (f) (endive)

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