sac à lunch
The English phrase "lunch bag" is translated into French as sac à lunch.
The phrase refers to a small bag used to carry a meal from home to work or school.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of sac (bag), à (for/to) and the English loanword lunch.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Sac à lunch is the standard term used in Quebec. In France, speakers more commonly use sac isotherme or gamelle.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to the noun sac to form sacs à lunch.
Did you know?
- The French word sac shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'ransack'.
- In France, the word gamelle is used not only for a meal container but also as a slang term for a clumsy fall or a crash.
- The term gamelle used in France to describe a meal container originally referred to a tin or metal bowl used by soldiers or workers.
Examples in context
- J'ai apporté mon sac-repas aujourd'hui.I brought my lunch bag today.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are getting ready to leave for school.
- LéaLucas, as-tu ton sac à lunch ?Lucas, do you have your lunch bag?
- LucasOui, il est sur la table.Yes, it is on the table.
- LéaParfait, on peut partir maintenant.Perfect, we can leave now.
- LucasAttend, je prends mon sac à lunch !Wait, I'm grabbing my lunch bag!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lunch, sac, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
