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How to Say ‘Is it for here or to go?’ in French

C'est sur place ou à emporter ?

s eh sur plahs oo ah ahn-por-TAY

[s eh sur plahs oo ah ahn-por-TAY]

🇫🇷 In France: The price can differ depending on your answer, and in a traditional café, drinking at the counter is cheapest. You can reply with just sur place or à emporter.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est sur place

s eh sur plahs

Is it for here

'Sur place' means eating or drinking on the premises. Round your lips for the 'u' in 'sur'.

Example

On mange sur place.

We're eating here.

Words in this phrase

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

sur

[sur]

Indicates position in relation to a surface.

Example

Nous avançons sur ce chemin en ton absence.

We proceed on this path in your absence.

place

[plahs]

spot / place

A spot or place in the yoga class.

Example

Il me faut une place au fond de la salle.

I need a spot at the back of the room.

ou à emporter ?

oo ah ahn-por-TAY

or to take away?

'Emporter' means 'to take away', and 'em' is nasal: 'an-por-té'. Glide 'ou à' together and let the voice rise at the end.

Example

Une pizza à emporter.

A pizza to take away.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

A conjunction used to offer an alternative or another option.

Example

Ou en terrasse si vous préférez.

Or on the terrace if you prefer.

[ah]

to / at

Part of the time expression showing the precise hour limit.

Example

Jusqu'à 18 heures, il n’y a pas de frais.

Until 6 p.m., there are no fees.

emporter

[ahn-por-TAY]

to take away

'À emporter' means takeaway / to go.

Example

Un café à emporter, merci.

A coffee to go, thanks.

Guides for French learners

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