J'ai fait un pique-nique avec des amis.
I had a picnic with friends.
Language note: Describes a common social activity.
Culture note: Sharing food outdoors is a beloved pastime, especially in summer.
Context: You describe one of the activities you did at the park.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I
Subject pronoun for oneself.
J'ai faim.
I am hungry.
ai
[eh]
have
First person singular of 'to have'.
J'ai une maison.
I have a house.
fait
[feh]
done
The past participle of 'to do'.
J'ai bien fait.
I did well.
un
[uh]
a
Indefinite article before a masculine noun.
Un homme est arrivé.
A man arrived.
pique-nique
[peek-neek]
picnic
A meal that is pre-packaged and eaten outdoors.
Nous avons un pique-nique ensemble.
We have a picnic together.
avec
[ah-vek]
with
Indicates accompaniment.
Va avec eux.
Go with them.
des
[day]
some
Indicates an indefinite quantity.
J'ai des amis.
I have friends.
amis
[a-mee]
friends
People with whom one shares mutual affection and trust.
Nous sommes amis.
We are friends.
Phrase Parts
J'ai fait
I did
Describes an action completed by the speaker.
J'ai fait mes devoirs.
I did my homework.
un pique-nique
a picnic
Refers to an outdoor meal shared with others.
Nous avons un pique-nique.
We have a picnic.
avec des amis.
with friends.
Refers to the company of friends during an activity.
Je suis allé au cinéma avec des amis.
I went to the cinema with friends.
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