commandé
The French word for ordered is commandé.
commandé is used when something has been requested or purchased, such as a meal or a product.
Meaning: in order, not messy, tidy (adj)
Which one should you use?
While commandé refers to a request or purchase, if you want to say something is 'ordered' in the sense of being tidy, neat or organized, use ordonné instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a past participle or adjective, the form of commandé changes to match the noun it describes: commandée for feminine singular, commandés for masculine plural and commandées for feminine plural.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use commandé to mean 'tidy' or 'in order'. However, in French, this word only refers to something that has been requested or purchased.
When do people say it?
When ordering at a restaurant, it is common to use the phrase Je vais prendre… (I will take…) before stating your order.
Did you know?
- The word ordonné for 'tidy' shares a root with the English word 'ordination'. Both refer to the act of putting things in a proper, divine or official sequence.
- While commandé is used for ordering a product, the word for a military order is ordre. This creates a distinction between the act of requesting something and the act of commanding someone.
- In a professional or legal setting, if someone is 'ordered' to do something, French uses ordonner rather than commander. Using commander in a court of law would sound like you are a customer placing a request rather than a judge issuing a decree.
Examples in context
- Qui a commandé ça ?Who ordered that?This sentence is useful for asking who requested a specific item using commandé.Tatoeba #2119259 by sacredceltic, translation #2114574 by halfb1t
- Tom a commandé ceci.Tom ordered this.This sentence shows how to state that Tom ordered something using commandé.Tatoeba #9463844 by Micsmithel, translation #2237482 by CK
- J'ai commandé à manger.I ordered some food.This sentence demonstrates ordering food using commandé.Tatoeba #11167000 by lbdx, translation #5936317 by CK
- J'ai commandé mon repasI ordered my meal
- J'ai passé une commande pour des livresI placed an order for some books
- J'ai demandé un caféI ordered a coffee
- Nous commandons des boissonsWe're ordering drinks
- J'ai commandé une soupeI ordered a soup
- Elle a demandé un dessertShe ordered a dessert
- Je vais prendre une saladeI will take a salad
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are cleaning the living room.
- NathanTout est enfin commandé dans le salon.Everything is finally in order in the living room.
- LéaC'est vrai, c'est beaucoup plus agréable.That's true, it's much more pleasant.
- NathanEst-ce que ton bureau est aussi commandé ?Is your desk also tidy?
- LéaNon, je dois encore ranger mes papiers.No, I still have to organize my papers.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
