Pour combien de personnes
For how many people
Language note: Essential for making table reservations.
Culture note: In French dining, the number of guests relates to table arrangement.
Context: The host asks how many people the reservation is for.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pour
[poor]
For how many people
Used to determine the number of people needed to accommodate.
Pour combien de personnes devons-nous réserver ?
For how many people should we reserve?
combien
[kohm-byen]
how many
Inquires about the quantity of people.
Combien de personnes sont attendues ?
How many people are expected?
de
[duh]
of
Indicating possession or connection.
C'est une fête de personnes proches.
It's a party of close people.
personnes
[pehr-sohn]
people
Refers to a group of humans.
Il y a beaucoup de personnes ici.
There are many people here.
Phrase Parts
Pour
Combien
De personnes
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