French Phrase
Ces ingrédients sont véganes ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the listed ingredients contain no animal products. It is a straightforward yes‑no question that checks the vegan status of food items.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are reading a product label, a recipe, or a menu and you need to confirm that the components are free from animal-derived ingredients. It works in both casual conversation and more formal settings such as a health‑store inquiry.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cesingrédientssontvéganes?
Demonstrative adjective "Ces"
"Ces" is the plural form of "ce" and is used before a plural noun to mean "these" or "those".
Subject‑verb agreement
The verb "être" (sont) must agree in number with the plural subject "ingrédients".
Adjective agreement – "véganes"
When an adjective ends in -e, the plural form adds an -s (végan → véganes). The accent on the final e is optional but common in French.
Yes‑/no‑question with rising intonation
In spoken French, a simple declarative sentence can become a question by raising the intonation at the end; the written form adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Ces ingrédients sont véganes ?
Are these ingredients vegan?
Oui, ils ne contiennent ni viande, ni lait, ni œufs.
Yes, they contain no meat, milk, or eggs.
✕Common Mistakes
Ces ingrédients sont végan.
The adjective must agree with the plural noun, so the correct form is "véganes".
C'est ingrédients sont véganes ?
"C'est" is singular and cannot be used with the plural noun "ingrédients".
Ces ingrédients est véganes ?
The verb must be plural (sont) to match the plural subject.
↔Alternatives
Ces ingrédients sont-ils véganes ?
Are these ingredients vegan?
Ces produits sont-ils sans produits d'origine animale ?
Are these products free of animal‑derived ingredients?
Ces ingrédients conviennent‑ils aux vegans ?
Do these ingredients suit vegans?
Cultural Tip
In France, the term "végan" is relatively new and still coexists with "végétalien" or the phrase "sans produits d'origine animale". When speaking with older generations, you might prefer the longer description to avoid confusion. Also, French food labeling is strict: look for the official vegan logo (a V inside a leaf) for quick identification.