How to Say ‘Let's eat!’ in French
On bouffe !
ohn boof
[ohn boof]
💬 Usage Tip: In speech, on almost always means "we", and it takes the same verb form as "he" or "she". Swap the verb to make other plans: on y va ! "let's go!"
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we / one
Very common subject pronoun meaning 'we' in everyday French, or 'one' more generally.
On peut parler du prix calmement.
We can talk about the price calmly.
bouffe
[boof]
eat (slang)
From the verb 'bouffer', a very common informal way to say 'to eat', often implying eating heartily.
Tu viens bouffer chez moi ce soir ?
Are you coming to eat at my place tonight?
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