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How to Say ‘Shall we go somewhere quieter?’ in French

On va dans un coin plus calme ?

on vah dahn uhn kwan ploo kalm

[on vah dahn uhn kwan ploo kalm]

💬 Usage Tip: On va plus a raised tone at the end is the everyday way to say "shall we?". On here means "we", and you can reuse it: On va boire un verre ? "Shall we get a drink?".

🇫🇷 In France: This is a light, natural way to suggest moving together. The music gives you an easy excuse, so it doesn't come across as pushy.

Phrase Breakdown

On va dans un coin

on vah dahn uhn kwan

Shall we go to a spot

'On va' is the casual way to say 'we go'. Link 'dans un' with a 'z' sound: 'dan-z-un'.

Example

On va dans un café.

We're going to a café.

Words in this phrase

[on]

Used by a speaker to refer to themself and one or more other people considered together.

Example

On y va maintenant.

We are going now.

[vah]

Imperative of aller, meaning go.

Example

Si tu es fâché, tu peux dire va au diable, mais c'est rude.

If you're angry, you can say go to the devil, but it's rude.

dans

[dahn]

Indicates inclusion within space or limits.

Example

Dans la maison, c'était calme.

In the house, it was quiet.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

coin

[kwan]

corner / spot

A small area or section of the restaurant, often more private.

Example

Nous cherchons un coin calme pour fêter nos fiançailles.

We are looking for a quiet spot to celebrate our engagement.

plus calme ?

ploo kalm

quieter?

Raise your voice at the end to make it a question.

Example

Un endroit plus calme ?

A quieter place?

Words in this phrase

plus

[ploo]

An unspecified additional quantity or number.

Example

Je veux plus de temps.

I want more time.

calme

[kalm]

quiet / calm

Describes a peaceful place with little noise.

Example

Pour un dîner romantique, un coin calme est idéal.

For a romantic dinner, a quiet corner is ideal.

Guides for French learners

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