How to Say ‘At the back of the dining room’ in French
Au fond de la salle
oh fon duh lah sahl
[oh fon duh lah sahl]
Phrase Breakdown
Au fond
oh fon
At the back / in the back
Indicates location farther inside or behind.
La table est au fond.
The table is at the back.
Words in this phrase
Au
[oh]
at the / to the
Contraction used in place expressions.
Au fond de la salle, il y a une table parfaite pour un anniversaire.
At the back of the room, there is a table perfect for a birthday.
fond
[fon]
back / rear / bottom
Indicates the back area of the restaurant.
Au fond de la salle, l'ambiance est plus intime.
At the back of the room, the atmosphere is more intimate.
De la salle
duh lah sahl
Of the room / of the dining room
Specifies the place: the room of the restaurant.
Il y a du monde au fond de la salle.
There are many people at the back of the dining room.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of / from
Preposition connecting fond and salle in the location phrase.
Au fond de la salle, la lumière est plus douce.
At the back of the room, the lighting is softer.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular article used with salle.
Au fond de la salle, la table est déjà prête.
At the back of the room, the table is already ready.
salle
[sahl]
room / dining room
The main restaurant area where people are seated.
Au fond de la salle, il y a moins de passage.
At the back of the dining room, there is less foot traffic.
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