How to Say ‘As a family’ in French
En famille
ahn fah-mee-yuh
[ahn fah-mee-yuh]
💬 Usage Tip: [En famille] is a set phrase meaning "with the family" or "as a family," even though English usually needs an article. The same [en + noun] pattern shows up in phrases like [en couple].
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ahn]
in / as
In this phrase, En helps form the expression meaning as a family or with family.
En famille, nous préférons une grande table en salle.
As a family, we prefer a large table indoors.
famille
[fah-mee-yuh]
family
Refers to family; in reservations, it suggests dining with relatives or a group of family members.
Nous venons en famille pour le déjeuner de dimanche.
We are coming as a family for Sunday lunch.
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