plat à emporter
The English phrase "take away food" is translated into French as plat à emporter.
If you are currently ordering food and want to indicate that you want your food to go, you can simply say à emporter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase plat à emporter literally translates to "dish to be carried away".
Which one should you use?
The term à emporter (to go) is the opposite of sur place, which means to eat in at the restaurant.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "take away foods", add an 's' to the word 'plat' to get plats à emporter.
Did you know?
- While à emporter is used for food, the verb emporter can also describe a person being 'carried away' by a sudden burst of emotion or passion.
- The French word plat shares an ancient root with the English word 'plate', as both descend from the Greek word platús meaning 'broad' or 'flat'.
- The word porter inside emporter is the same root used for the English word 'porter', the person who carries luggage.
Examples in context
- Oui, allons au restaurant pour emporter des hamburgers!Yes, let's go to the restaurant to get some hamburgers to take away!
- Bonjour! Je voudrais commander à emporter deux croissants, s'il vous plaît.Hello! I would like to order two croissants to take away, please.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- EmmaOn commande un plat à emporter ce soir ?Shall we order a take away meal tonight?
- GabrielOui, c'est une excellente idée, Emma.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Emma.
- EmmaTu préfères des sushis ou une pizza ?Do you prefer sushi or a pizza?
- GabrielJe préfère les sushis, Gabriel.I prefer sushi, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries emporter, plat, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
