How do you say "I had a picnic with friends." in French?

"I had a picnic with friends." in French is "J'ai fait un pique-nique avec des amis.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "J'ai fait un pique-nique avec des amis." mean in English?

"J'ai fait un pique-nique avec des amis." means "I had a picnic with friends." in English. Usage tip: Describes a common social activity.

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How to Say ‘I had a picnic with friends.’ in French

J'ai fait un pique-nique avec des amis.

zh eh feh uh peek-neek ah-vek day a-mee

[zh eh feh uh peek-neek ah-vek day a-mee]

💬 Usage Tip: Describes a common social activity.

🇫🇷 In France: Sharing food outdoors is a beloved pastime, especially in summer.

Phrase Breakdown

J'ai fait

zh eh feh

I did

Describes an action completed by the speaker.

Example

J'ai fait mes devoirs.

I did my homework.

Words in this phrase

[zh]

Subject pronoun for oneself.

Example

J'ai faim.

I am hungry.

[eh]

have

First person singular of 'to have'.

Example

J'ai une maison.

I have a house.

fait

[feh]

done

The past participle of 'to do'.

Example

J'ai bien fait.

I did well.

un pique-nique

uh peek-neek

a picnic

Refers to an outdoor meal shared with others.

Example

Nous avons un pique-nique.

We have a picnic.

Words in this phrase

[uh]

Indefinite article before a masculine noun.

Example

Un homme est arrivé.

A man arrived.

pique-nique

[peek-neek]

picnic

A meal that is pre-packaged and eaten outdoors.

Example

Nous avons un pique-nique ensemble.

We have a picnic together.

avec des amis.

ah-vek day a-mee

with friends.

Refers to the company of friends during an activity.

Example

Je suis allé au cinéma avec des amis.

I went to the cinema with friends.

Words in this phrase

avec

[ah-vek]

with

Indicates accompaniment.

Example

Va avec eux.

Go with them.

des

[day]

some

Indicates an indefinite quantity.

Example

J'ai des amis.

I have friends.

amis

[a-mee]

friends

People with whom one shares mutual affection and trust.

Example

Nous sommes amis.

We are friends.

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