How to Say “To Go Box” in French

boîte à emporter
The English phrase 'to go box' is translated into French as boîte à emporter.
This phrase refers to a container used for food that is purchased at a restaurant to be consumed at a different location.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of boîte (box), à (for/to) and emporter (to take away/to carry out).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec, Canada, people might use the term boîte pour emporter.

Did you know?

  • The word boîte is also a common French slang term for a 'nightclub'.
  • In France, if you want a 'to go box' for leftovers, you might ask for a doggy bag, using the English term directly.
  • The word boîte shares a common ancestor with the English word 'box', both descending from the Latin word for a box made of boxwood.

Examples in context

  • Je voudrais un emballage à emporter, s'il vous plaît.
    I would like a takeout container, please.
  • Pourriez-vous m'apporter un contenant pour emporter, s'il vous plaît?
    Could you bring me a container for takeout, please?
  • Je peux avoir un doggy bag, s'il te plaît?
    Can I have a doggy bag, please?
  • Est-ce que je peux emballer les restes?
    Can I pack the leftovers?
  • Tu peux me donner une boîte pour les restes?
    Can you give me a box for the leftovers?
  • Est-ce que je peux avoir une boîte à emporter ?
    Can I have a to go box?
  • Il me reste de la soupe dans une boîte à emporter.
    I have some soup left in a to go box.
  • N'oublie pas la boîte à emporter pour les restes.
    Don't forget the to go box for the leftovers.

Example conversation

At a restaurant after finishing a meal.

  1. Chloé

    Gabriel, tu veux garder tes restes ?
    Gabriel, do you want to keep your leftovers?
  2. Gabriel

    Oui, s'il te plaît, demande une boîte à emporter.
    Yes, please, ask for a to go box.
  3. Chloé

    Je vais demander une boîte à emporter au serveur.
    I am going to ask the waiter for a to go box.
  4. Gabriel

    Merci, Chloé, c'est très gentil.
    Thank you, Chloé, that is very kind.

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