French Phrase
Tu as une recette végane sans gluten ?
Meaning
Literally: ‘Do you have a vegan, gluten‑free recipe?’ The speaker is asking if the listener knows a recipe that meets both vegan and gluten‑free dietary requirements.
When to use
Use this informal question when you’re chatting with a friend, a fellow cook, or anyone you address with ‘tu’. It’s perfect in a kitchen, at a potluck, or on a social‑media group dedicated to special‑diet cooking.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuasunerecettevéganesansgluten?
Subject pronoun (Tu)
‘Tu’ is the informal second‑person singular pronoun used with friends, family, or peers.
Verb ‘avoir’ (as)
‘as’ is the present‑tense form of ‘avoir’ for ‘tu’; it means ‘you have’.
Indefinite article (une)
‘une’ introduces a feminine singular noun that is not previously known to the listener.
Adjective placement (végane)
In French most adjectives follow the noun; ‘végane’ describes the type of recipe.
Prepositional phrase (sans gluten)
‘sans’ means ‘without’; it is directly followed by the noun ‘gluten’ without an article.
Question formation
A simple yes/no question can be made by inverting the subject and verb and adding a question mark, as in ‘Tu as … ?’
🗨In Conversation
Tu as une recette végane sans gluten ?
Do you have a vegan, gluten‑free recipe?
Oui, je viens de préparer un curry de pois chiches sans gluten.
Yes, I just made a gluten‑free chickpea curry.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu as une recette végétarien sans gluten ?
‘Végétarien’ only excludes meat, not dairy or eggs; use ‘végane’ for a fully plant‑based recipe.
Tu as une recette végane sans du gluten ?
‘Sans’ never takes an article; the correct form is ‘sans gluten’.
Tu avez une recette végane sans gluten ?
The verb must agree with the subject ‘tu’; the correct form is ‘as’.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce que tu as une recette vegan sans gluten ?
Do you have a vegan, gluten‑free recipe?
Tu connais une recette végane sans gluten ?
Do you know a vegan, gluten‑free recipe?
As‑tu une recette sans gluten et vegan ?
Do you have a gluten‑free and vegan recipe?
Cultural Tip
In France, the word ‘végane’ (or ‘vegan’) is increasingly used, especially in urban areas and among younger diners. However, many French menus still list ‘sans gluten’ separately, so it’s common to ask for both specifications together. When speaking to older generations, you might hear ‘végétarien’ used loosely, but it does not guarantee the absence of animal products, so be precise with ‘végane’. Also, remember that French speakers often prefer the polite form ‘vous’ in a professional kitchen, so you could say ‘Vous avez…’ if you’re not on a first‑name basis.