Are You Hungry?

Avez-vous faim?

Besides it language, France is known for its delicious gourmet food. This page is a perfect introduction to the eating manners of the French. Visit our simulated French Restaurant to experience what it's like to order food in France! But first, you have to learn the basics!

Did You Know....

Adults and children drink wine or mineral water with their meals!

Eggs are eaten with dinner!

Bread with butter is a typical French breakfast!

Croissants and muffins are a Sunday morning treat for French families!

Food Phrases

(You'll Need To Know These If You're Planning On Visiting Our Restaurant)

"Prendre" is the French verb meaning "to take." It is used when asking for food.

-To learn more about the verb "prendre," visit Lesson 4 in our lessons section.-

Qu'est-ce que vous prenez? = What do you take? (To eat?)

"Manger" is the French verb meaning "to eat."

Je mange de la viande et des frites.= I eat steak and fries.

The French word "faim" expresses hunger.

J'ai tres faim! = I am very hungry!

Common Breakfast Words

Pour Petit Dèjeuner

une brioche

a muffin

un café

a coffee

du pain

bread

de la confiture

jelly

Je prends le café et la brioche, s'il vous plaît. = I'll take the coffee and the muffin, please.

de la viande

steak

des frites

french fries

une salade

a salad

des fruits

fruit

du fromage

cheese

Je prends des fruits et du fromage pour le dejeuner. = I'll take some fruit and some cheese for my lunch.

une omelette

omelette

le dessert

dessert

un gâteau

a cake

des oeufs

eggs

Je prend le gâteau au chocolat = I'll take the chocolate cake.