manger dehors
To eat outside in French is manger dehors.
The phrase is used to describe having a meal in an open-air area rather than inside a building.
What does it mean word for word?
The word dehors literally means 'outside'.
Which one should you use?
While manger dehors is a general way to say eat outside, manger en terrasse is a more specific and common way to describe eating at an outdoor cafe or restaurant table.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb manger is conjugated to mangeons in the first-person plural present tense to mean 'let's eat outside' or 'we are eating outside'.
Did you know?
- The English word 'foray' (a sudden attack or raid) is a distant linguistic relative of the same Latin root used in dehors.
- In France, the act of eating outdoors is often linked to the terrasse culture, where sitting outside is seen as a way to observe the street life and be seen by others.
- The word dehors descends from the Latin dē forīs, which literally combines 'down' or 'from' with 'doors'.
Examples in context
- C'est une belle journée pour manger dehors.It's a nice day to eat outside.This sentence shows how to express that a nice day is suitable for using manger dehors.Tatoeba #1850631 by sacredceltic, translation #1847783 by CK
- Heureusement il faisait beau et nous avons pu manger dehors.Fortunately, the weather was good and we were able to eat outside.This sentence illustrates how to describe a situation where the weather allowed for using manger dehors.Tatoeba #6014601 by christian63, translation #10062381 by ddnktr
- Nous avons l'intention de dîner en plein air ce soir.We intend to eat outside tonight.
- Nous allons déjeuner en terrasse pour profiter du beau temps.We are going to have lunch on the terrace to enjoy the beautiful weather.
- On va manger dehors aujourd'hui.We're going to eat outside today.
- On va pique-niquer au parc demain.We're going to have a picnic at the park tomorrow.
- On peut manger dehors sur la terrasse ?Can we eat outside on the terrace?
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Example conversation
A couple deciding on a place for lunch.
- ChloéIl fait très chaud aujourd'hui.It is very hot today.
- HugoTu veux manger dehors ?Do you want to eat outside?
- ChloéOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
- HugoJe vais réserver une table.I will book a table.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dehors, manger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
