la table
The French phrase la table.
la table refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for eating or working.
What does it mean word for word?
la table breaks down into la, which is the feminine singular definite article for "the" and table, which is the noun for "table".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of la table is les tables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word table can also be a verb form coming from tabler, which means to gamble or to bet on a game of chance.
- The term table ronde is used not only for furniture but also for any meeting where participants have equal status, mirroring the legendary Arthurian custom.
- The phrase être à table describes the act of eating a meal, not just the physical location of being next to the furniture.
Examples in context
- Le rapport est disponible sur la table de conférence.The report is available on the conference table.
- La tablée des invités était très animée.The gathering of guests around the table was very lively.
- Viens, on se retrouve à la table du jardin?Hey, let's meet at the garden table?
- Veuillez prévoir suffisamment de chaises pour la table des invités.Please provide enough chairs for the guests' table.
- Les documents nécessaires sont sur la table de réunion.The necessary documents are on the meeting table.
- Apporte les couverts à la table, s'il te plaît.Bring the cutlery to the table, please.
- Je t'attends à la table du café.I'm waiting for you at the café table.
- La table est dans le salon.The table is in the living room.
- Pose ton livre sur la table.Put your book on the table.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are preparing to eat dinner.
- EmmaLucas, peux-tu mettre le pain sur la table ?Lucas, can you put the bread on the table?
- LucasOui, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, I'll take care of it right away.
- EmmaMerci, la table est presque prête.Thanks, the table is almost ready.
- LucasC'est parfait, on peut enfin manger.It's perfect, we can finally eat.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, table, CC BY-SA 4.0.