How to Say ‘Especially after meals’ in French
Surtout après les repas
soor-too ah-preh lay ruh-pah
[soor-too ah-preh lay ruh-pah]
💬 Usage Tip: A very useful symptom-pattern phrase. You can attach it to many complaints.
🇫🇷 In France: Mentioning a trigger like meals can really help in a French consultation, where concise details matter.
Phrase Breakdown
Surtout
[soor-too]
especially
Used to stress the most important moment or condition.
La douleur arrive surtout après les repas.
The pain comes especially after meals.
après
[ah-preh]
after
Shows that something happens following an event or time.
La douleur arrive surtout après les repas.
The pain comes especially after meals.
Les repas
lay ruh-pah
meals
Refers to eating occasions like lunch or dinner.
Je dors mal après les repas.
I sleep badly after meals.
Words in this phrase
les
[lay]
the
Plural definite article introducing a plural noun.
La douleur arrive surtout après les repas.
The pain comes especially after meals.
repas
[ruh-pah]
meals
Times when you eat; often used when describing symptoms linked to digestion.
La douleur arrive surtout après les repas.
The pain comes especially after meals.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer