How to Say ‘A picnic’ in French
Un pique-nique
uh peek-neek
[uh peek-neek]
💬 Usage Tip: Indicates a casual outdoor meal.
🇫🇷 In France: Popular pastime in French parks and countryside.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uh]
A
Indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Un chat est sur le canapé.
A cat is on the sofa.
pique-nique
[peek-neek]
picnic
An outdoor meal where food is eaten on a blanket.
Nous allons faire un pique-nique.
We are going to have a picnic.
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