How to Say "Special of the Day" in French

plat du jour

The English phrase "special of the day" is translated into French as plat du jour.

In a French restaurant, plat du jour is used to refer to a specific dish that is featured for that day, often at a set price.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase plat du jour literally translates to "dish of the day".

While plat du jour refers to the dish itself, suggestion du jour can also be used to refer to the chef's recommendation of the day.

The word plat is a linguistic relative of the English word 'flat'. Both words trace their origins back to the same ancient roots describing something broad or level.
In many French bistros, you might see the term menu du jour instead of plat du jour. While they sound similar, a menu often implies a fixed-price multi-course meal rather than a single featured dish.
If you see plat du jour written on a chalkboard, the chef might be highlighting a dish made from seasonal ingredients that were only available that morning.

Quel est le plat du jour?
What is the special of the day?
Qu'est-ce qu'il y a sur l'ardoise du jour?
What's on the slate of the day?
Quel est le plat spécial aujourd'hui?
What is the special dish today?
Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me dire quel est le plat du jour?
Excuse me, could you tell me what the special of the day is?
Vous avez une idée de la suggestion du jour?
Do you have any idea what the suggestion of the day is?
Savez-vous ce qu'il y a sur l'ardoise du jour?
Do you know what's on the slate of the day?
Le plat du jour est excellent.
The special of the day is excellent.
Je vais prendre le plat du jour.
I will take the special of the day.

Chloé and Lucas are having lunch at a small bistro.

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