French Phrase
Je suis végé
Meaning
This informal French phrase means “I’m vegetarian.” The word “végé” is a colloquial abbreviation of “végétarien/végétarienne,” used mainly in spoken language and casual writing.
When to use
Use it when you want to quickly tell someone about your dietary choice, especially in informal conversations with friends, at a café, or when filling out a short questionnaire about food preferences.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jesuisvégé
Subject pronoun (Je)
The first‑person singular pronoun “je” is always followed by a verb in the present tense.
Verb être (suis)
“Être” is conjugated as “suis” for “je” in the present indicative.
Colloquial adjective (végé)
“Végé” is an informal short form of “végétarien/végétarienne.” It behaves like an adjective and agrees in gender when needed (e.g., “Je suis végée” for a woman, though the masculine form is most common in spoken French).
🗨In Conversation
Tu manges quoi ce soir ?
What are you eating tonight?
Je suis végé, alors je prendrai la salade.
I’m vegetarian, so I’ll have the salad.
✕Common Mistakes
Je suis végétarien.
While correct, using the full word in a very informal chat can sound overly formal; “végé” is the natural colloquial choice.
Je suis végétarienne.
If you are a male speaker, the feminine form is grammatically incorrect.
Je suis vegé.
The accent on the final “é” is essential; without it the word looks like an English borrowing and is considered a spelling error.
↔Alternatives
Je suis végétarien
I am vegetarian
Je suis végétarienne
I am vegetarian (female speaker)
Je ne mange pas de viande
I don’t eat meat
Cultural Tip
In France, the term “végé” is popular among younger people and in casual settings, but in formal contexts (e.g., a job interview or a formal invitation) it’s safer to use the full form “végétarien/végétarienne.” Also, note that many French restaurants label dishes with “V” or “Vég.” to indicate vegetarian options.