How to Say ‘Or to go’ in French
Ou à emporter
oo ah ahn-por-TAY
[oo ah ahn-por-TAY]
💬 Usage Tip: [À emporter] literally means "to carry away," and it is the standard phrase for takeaway or to go. You can use it on its own: [À emporter, s'il vous plaît].
Phrase Breakdown
Ou
[oo]
or
Used to offer an alternative choice.
Le serveur dit Ou à emporter pour proposer une autre option.
The server says Or to go to offer another option.
à
[ah]
to / for
In à emporter, à is part of the expression meaning to take away.
Dans Ou à emporter, à introduit l'idée d'emporter la boisson.
In Or to go, à introduces the idea of taking the drink away.
emporter
[ahn-por-TAY]
to take away
Used for food or drinks you take with you instead of consuming there.
Je choisis Ou à emporter quand je pars tout de suite.
I choose Or to go when I leave right away.
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