How to Say ‘Or on the terrace?’ in French
Ou en terrasse ?
oo ahn teh-rass
[oo ahn teh-rass]
🇫🇷 In France: At French restaurants, being asked [à l'intérieur ou en terrasse ?] is very common when weather allows. [En terrasse] often means the outdoor seating people may prefer in warmer months.
Phrase Breakdown
Ou
[oo]
or
Used to present another option, such as indoor or terrace seating.
Ou en terrasse si vous voulez être dehors ?
Or on the terrace if you want to be outside?
En terrasse
ahn teh-rass
On the terrace / outdoors
Refers to outdoor seating at a café or restaurant.
Nous voulons manger en terrasse.
We want to eat on the terrace.
Words in this phrase
en
[ahn]
in / on
A preposition used here in the expression en terrasse, meaning on the terrace.
Ou en terrasse pour profiter du beau temps ?
Or on the terrace to enjoy the nice weather?
terrasse
[teh-rass]
terrace
The restaurant's outdoor seating area.
Ou en terrasse près du jardin ?
Or on the terrace near the garden?
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