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French Phrase

Ça utilise des céréales sans gluten.

/sa y.ti.liz de se.ʁe.al sɑ̃ ɡlu.tɛ̃/
Meaning"It uses gluten‑free cereals."
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Meaning

The sentence means “It uses gluten‑free cereals.” It is typically used to describe the ingredients of a product, a recipe, or a dietary choice, emphasizing that the cereals contain no gluten.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to point out that a food item, a meal, or a product is made with gluten‑free cereals, especially in health‑focused conversations, product descriptions, or when answering questions about dietary restrictions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Çautilisedescéréalessansgluten

1

Ça

Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that', used informally to refer to a situation or object.

2

utilise

Third‑person singular present of the verb 'utiliser' (to use).

3

des

Partitive article meaning 'some', used before plural nouns when the quantity is indefinite.

4

céréales

Plural noun meaning 'cereals' or 'grains'.

5

sans

Preposition meaning 'without'.

6

gluten

Noun borrowed from English, referring to the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

🗨In Conversation

A

Est‑ce que ce petit‑déjeuner est sans gluten ?

Is this breakfast gluten‑free?

Oui, ça utilise des céréales sans gluten.

Yes, it uses gluten‑free cereals.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ça utilise des céréale sans gluten.

    Céréale must be plural here because the sentence talks about multiple grains.

  • Ça utilise des céréales sans le gluten.

    The article is omitted; the correct phrase is simply “sans gluten”.

  • Ça utilisent des céréales sans gluten.

    If you refer to a brand name (e.g., “La marque”), you might need “utilise” vs “utilisent”. Ensure subject‑verb agreement.

↔Alternatives

  • Il contient des céréales sans gluten.

    It contains gluten‑free cereals.

  • Ce produit utilise des céréales sans gluten.

    This product uses gluten‑free cereals.

  • Ces céréales sont sans gluten.

    These cereals are gluten‑free.

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Cultural Tip

In France, the label “sans gluten” is regulated by EU legislation; it guarantees that the product contains less than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When speaking formally (e.g., on a nutrition label) use “contient” or “est composé de”. In casual conversation, “ça utilise” is perfectly natural. Be aware that some regions may prefer “sans le gluten”, but the standard expression is simply “sans gluten”.