restaurant français
The English phrase "french restaurant" is translated into French as restaurant français.
This phrase is used to describe an establishment that serves food and drinks typical of France.
Which one should you use?
While restaurant français is the standard term, you might use Restaurant de cuisine française to emphasize the specific type of cuisine being served or Bistrot français to refer specifically to a cozy, traditional French eatery.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Lyon, the term Bouchon français is used to refer to small, traditional restaurants that serve regional Lyonnaise cuisine.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase restaurant français, the adjective français follows the noun restaurant and must agree with it in both gender and number.
Did you know?
- The word restaurant comes from the verb restaurer, meaning 'to restore'. Originally, it referred to a restorative bouillon served in the 18th century to restore one's health.
- A brasserie is distinguished from a restaurant français by its history of brewing beer and its tradition of serving food and drinks all day without closing between lunch and dinner.
- The word français is derived from the word Francus, referring to the Franks, a Germanic tribe that conquered Gaul.
Examples in context
- C'est le meilleur restaurant français de New York.It's the best French restaurant in New York.This sentence is useful for identifying the best restaurant français in a specific location.Tatoeba #12456930 by lbdx, translation #2209653 by Hybrid
- Je voudrais réserver une table dans un restaurant français.I would like to book a table at a French restaurant.
- Connaissez-vous un bon restaurant de cuisine française dans le quartier ?Do you know a good restaurant specializing in French cuisine in the area?
- On se retrouve tous au resto français ce soir ?Shall we all meet at the French restaurant tonight?
- Allons manger dans ce fameux bistrot français près du Musée d'Orsay.Let's go eat at that famous French bistro near the Musée d'Orsay.
- Nous allons dîner dans un restaurant français ce soir.We are going to dine in a french restaurant tonight.
- Cherchez un restaurant français près de la gare.Look for a french restaurant near the station.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are deciding where to eat dinner.
- HugoTu veux manger dans un restaurant français ?Do you want to eat in a french restaurant?
- ChloéOui, c'est une excellente idée, Hugo.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Hugo.
- HugoJe connais un bon restaurant français ici.I know a good french restaurant here.
- ChloéParfait, allons-y !Perfect, let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries français, restaurant, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
