une autre tournée
In French, the phrase "another round" is translated as une autre tournée.
The phrase une autre tournée is used specifically when ordering a new set of drinks for a group of people in a bar or restaurant setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tournée literally refers to a "round" or a "circuit," such as a tour or a sequence of stops.
Which one should you use?
While une autre tournée means "another round," you can use une deuxième tournée if you want to specify that it is specifically the second round.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In lively settings, it is common to omit the subject and simply shout Une autre tournée ! to a bartender. In some regions, particularly in France, the more polite version Une autre tournée, s'il vous plaît can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Did you know?
- The word tournée is also the term used for a musical tour or a series of appearances by an artist. This creates a humorous mental image of a group of drinks embarking on a traveling performance.
- The word autre shares an ancient root with the English word 'alter', as seen in 'to alter' or 'alternative'. They both stem from the Latin 'alter', meaning 'the other one'.
- In French drinking culture, the person who pays for une tournée is often expected to be the one who suggested the outing.
Examples in context
- Patron, une autre tournée !Landlord, another round!This sentence shows how to call out to a landlord to request une autre tournée.Tatoeba #14021252 by Myrano_, translation #11811880 by sundown
- Et si on commandait une autre tournée ?Why don't we order another round of drinks?This sentence demonstrates a suggestion to order une autre tournée.Tatoeba #10071737 by lbdx, translation #10070646 by CK
- Serait-il possible d'avoir un autre verre?Would it be possible to have another glass?
- On en reprend un ?Wanna have another one?
- C'est moi qui offre une autre tournée.It's my treat for another round.
Example conversation
A group of friends at a bar at the end of the night.
- GabrielTout le monde est content de sa soirée ?Is everyone happy with their evening?
- ChloéOui, c'était super !Yes, it was great!
- GabrielDans ce cas, je commande une autre tournée.In that case, I'm ordering another round.
- ChloéMerci Gabriel, tu es très gentil !Thanks Gabriel, you are very kind!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autre, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
