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How to Say ‘For the whole table’ in French

Pour toute la table

poor lah TAH-bluh

[poor lah TAH-bluh]

🇫🇷 In France: Tasting and set menus in France are often only served if the whole table orders them. It's worth checking before you get your heart set on one.

Phrase Breakdown

Pour toute

poor

For the whole

Say the T in 'toute' because 'toute' is feminine: 'poor TOOT'.

Example

Pour toute la famille.

For the whole family.

Words in this phrase

Pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

toute

la table

lah TAH-bluh

the table

Say 'lah TAH-bl', ending softly on the 'bl'.

Example

La table est prête.

The table is ready.

Words in this phrase

[lah]

the

A definite article preceding a noun.

Example

La porte est ouverte.

The door is open.

table

[TAH-bluh]

table

A table; also the group of diners at it.

Example

Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît.

A table for two, please.

Guides for French learners

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