tener una cita
To go on a date in French is tener una cita.
This phrase is used to describe having a romantic meeting with another person.
Did you know?
- The page lists tener una cita as French, but this is actually Spanish. In French, you would say avoir un rendez-vous.
- In France, un rendez-vous can be strictly professional or romantic. Without context, saying you have one could mean a trip to the dentist or a date with a lover.
- If a French person says on se voit to a romantic interest, they are suggesting a date. This literally means 'we see each other' and is a common, low-pressure way to initiate a meeting.
Examples in context
- Souhaitez-vous m'accompagner à un dîner?Would you like to accompany me to dinner?
- J'aimerais vous inviter à passer une soirée ensemble.I would like to invite you to spend an evening together.
- Seriez-vous d'accord pour que nous nous rencontrions autour d'un café?Would you be interested in meeting for coffee?
- Puis-je avoir le plaisir de vous inviter à sortir?May I have the pleasure of inviting you out?
- Tu veux qu'on se retrouve pour dîner?Do you want to meet up for dinner?
- Ça te dit de prendre un verre?How about grabbing a drink?
- Je pensais qu'on pourrait sortir ensemble.I thought we could go out together.
Example conversation
Gabriel is asking Léa out for dinner.
- GabrielLéa, ¿quieres tener una cita conmigo?Léa, do you want to go on a date with me?
- Léa¡Claro! Me encantaría, Gabriel.Sure! I would love to, Gabriel.
- Gabriel¿Prefieres cenar o ir al cine?Do you prefer having dinner or going to the cinema?
- LéaPrefiero cenar en un lugar tranquilo.I prefer having dinner in a quiet place.
