How to Say ‘To go’ in French
À emporter
🇫🇷 In France: Useful for avoiding the service charge that comes with dining in France.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
À
[ah]
To go
Describes food or drink meant for takeout.
Je prends un café à emporter.
I'm getting a coffee to go.
emporter
[ahm-por-tay]
To go
Describes food or drink meant for takeout.
Je prends un café à emporter.
I'm getting a coffee to go.
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