French Phrase
Ce dessert est sans gluten ?
Meaning
A polite way to ask whether the dessert you are looking at or being served contains any gluten. It’s a yes‑no question that can be used in cafés, restaurants, or bakeries.
When to use
Use this sentence when you have dietary restrictions (celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or a personal choice) and need to confirm that a dessert is safe for you to eat. It works both in formal settings (talking to a waiter) and informal ones (asking a friend who baked it).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cedessertestsansgluten?
Ce (demonstrative adjective)
Used before a masculine singular noun to point out something specific, like 'this' or 'that'.
dessert (noun)
A masculine singular noun meaning 'dessert'.
est (être, 3rd person singular)
The present tense of the verb 'to be' used to describe a state or characteristic.
sans (preposition)
Means 'without' and is followed directly by a noun.
gluten (noun, borrowed from English)
The protein found in wheat, barley, and rye; used in French the same way as in English.
Question intonation
When spoken, the pitch rises at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
🗨In Conversation
Ce dessert est sans gluten ?
Is this dessert gluten‑free?
Oui, il ne contient aucun gluten.
Yes, it contains no gluten.
✕Common Mistakes
Ce dessert est sans pas gluten.
Do not use 'pas' after 'sans' because 'sans' already means 'without'.
Ce dessert est sans glutes.
The noun stays singular; do not add an 's'.
Ce dessert est‑ce que sans gluten ?
If you use the inversion form, drop 'est' and use 'Est‑ce que'.
↔Alternatives
Ce dessert ne contient pas de gluten.
This dessert does not contain gluten.
Ce gâteau est sans gluten.
This cake is gluten‑free.
Est‑ce que ce dessert est sans gluten ?
Is this dessert gluten‑free?
Cultural Tip
In France, the term 'sans gluten' is regulated. Products that are truly gluten‑free must carry the EU logo and a clear label. When ordering, it’s polite to ask the staff to confirm that the kitchen has taken precautions against cross‑contamination, especially in bakeries where flour is used everywhere.