part de pizza
The English phrase 'pizza slice' is translated into French as part de pizza.
This phrase refers to a single piece of pizza that has been cut from a whole circular pie.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase part de pizza literally translates to 'part of pizza'.
Which one should you use?
While English uses the word 'slice', French uses part (meaning part or share) to refer to a piece of a whole pizza.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'a pizza slice', use the feminine indefinite article une before part de pizza, resulting in une part de pizza.
Did you know?
- The word part is used for slices of pizza and cake because it refers to a 'share' of a collective whole. This emphasizes the social act of dividing a meal among people.
- In a restaurant, if you want to ask for a slice, you might use une part, but if you use the word tranche, you are more likely to be describing a thin slice of bread or meat.
- While part de pizza is used for food, the word part also describes a legal or financial 'share' of a company.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, pourrais-je avoir une part de pizza ?Excuse me, could I have one pizza slice?
- Je voudrais commander deux tranches de pizza, s'il vous plaît.I'd like to order two slices of pizza, please.
- Tu veux un autre morceau de pizza ?Do you want another pizza slice?
- Je voudrais une part de pizza, s'il vous plaît.I would like a pizza slice, please.
- Il me reste une part de pizza dans le frigo.There is a pizza slice left for me in the fridge.
- Cette part de pizza est très bonne.This pizza slice is very good.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are sharing a quick lunch in the park.
- EmmaTu veux ma dernière part de pizza ?Do you want my last pizza slice?
- LucasOui, merci Emma, c'est très gentil.Yes, thank you Emma, that's very kind.
- EmmaDe rien, j'en ai déjà mangé assez.You're welcome, I've already eaten enough.
- LucasElle est délicieuse, merci encore !It is delicious, thanks again!
