How to Say ‘Is there a free table?’ in French
Il y a une table libre ?
eel ee ah ewn tahbl lee-bruh
[eel ee ah ewn tahbl lee-bruh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Il y a] means 'there is/there are' and stays the same whether one thing or several things follow. For example: [Il y a une table libre ?] / [Il y a des places ?]
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
it
« il » literally means 'it' or 'he', but in « il y a » it is part of the fixed phrase meaning 'there is/are'.
En arrivant, vous pouvez demander : « Il y a une table libre ? »
When arriving, you can ask: "Is there a free table?"
y
[ee]
there
« y » in « il y a » helps form the expression meaning 'there is' or 'there are'.
À l'entrée du restaurant, demandez : « Il y a une table libre ? »
At the entrance of the restaurant, ask: "Is there a free table?"
a
[ah]
has / is
« a » is from the verb « avoir » and in « il y a » means 'there is' or 'there are'.
Si le restaurant semble plein, demandez : « Il y a une table libre ? »
If the restaurant seems full, ask: "Is there a free table?"
une
[ewn]
a / one
« une » is the feminine form of 'a' or 'one'.
Pour deux personnes, vous pouvez demander : « Il y a une table libre ? »
For two people, you can ask: "Is there a free table?"
table
[tahbl]
table
« table » means a table, especially in a café or restaurant.
Si vous n'avez pas réservé, dites : « Il y a une table libre ? »
If you have not booked, say: "Is there a free table?"
libre
[lee-bruh]
free / available
« libre » means free, open, or available.
Quand tout semble occupé, vous pouvez encore demander : « Il y a une table libre ? »
When everything seems occupied, you can still ask: "Is there a free table?"
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer