Quelque chose à manger
Something to eat
Culture note: Common phrase in cafes when ordering light snacks along with a drink.
Context: They specifically inquire about something to eat.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quelque
[kelk]
Something
Refers to an unspecified item to consume.
Je cherche quelque chose à manger.
I am looking for something to eat.
chose
[shohz]
Thing
An item or object for consumption.
Nous voulons quelque chose à manger maintenant.
We want something to eat now.
à
[ah]
To
Indicates purpose or intention.
Allons quelque chose à manger.
Let's have something to eat.
manger
[mon-zhey]
Eat
Consume food.
Il est temps de quelque chose à manger.
It's time to eat something.
Phrase Parts
Quelque chose
À
Manger
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