French Conversation · Level 6
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French word
fast-food
Pronunciation
IPA/fastfud/
Meaning
- masculine nounfast-food restaurant
Example
On va au fast-food ce soir ?
Are we going to the fast-food restaurant tonight?
More examples
Elle a dû faire la queue au fast-food pendant dix minutes.
She had to stand in line at the fast-food restaurant for ten minutes.
Core concept
A low-cost food outlet built around quick service and ready-to-eat meals.
Common phrases
commander au fast-food
order at a fast-food restaurant
faire la queue au fast-food
stand in line at a fast-food restaurant
Similar words
restauration rapide: A food-service business offering simple meals with quick service.
snack: A small shop serving snacks or simple meals for takeaway or dining in.
sandwicherie: A shop specializing in sandwiches prepared for quick pickup.
kebab: A shop serving kebabs made with grilled meat in bread.
Definition in French
Établissement qui sert des plats préparés rapidement, souvent pour emporter, avec un service simple et des prix abordables.
Word origin
French adopted fast-food from English in the twentieth century and extended the phrase from the food itself to the place selling it.
Usage tips
- The usual choices are à emporter for takeaway and sur place for eating at the establishment.
Other meanings
- fast foodnoun
Opposites
- restauration traditionnelletraditional restaurantnoun