How to Say ‘Something to eat’ in French
Quelque chose à manger
💬 Usage Tip: Link the words together for smoother conversation.
🇫🇷 In France: A typical phrase when ordering at a café or restaurant.
Phrase Breakdown
Quelque chose
À manger
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quelque
[kel-kuh]
Some
An unspecified amount or number.
J'aimerais quelque chose à manger avec ça.
I would like something to eat with that.
chose
[shohz]
thing
An object or concept with no specific identity.
Vous avez quelque chose à manger avec ça?
Do you have something to eat with that?
à
[ah]
to
Expressing direction or purpose.
Je vais vous apporter quelque chose à manger avec ça.
I will bring you something to eat with that.
manger
[mahng-zhay]
eat
Take in food.
Il n'y a rien à manger avec ça.
There's nothing to eat with that.
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