French word

resto

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛsto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrestaurant

Example

On va au resto ce soir ?

Are we going to the restaurant tonight?

Illustration for resto (restaurant)

More examples

Nous avons mangé au resto hier soir.

We ate at the restaurant yesterday evening.

Core concept

A familiar local eatery named in relaxed conversation.

Common phrases

  • aller au resto

    go to the restaurant

  • manger au resto

    dine at the restaurant

  • réserver une table au resto

    reserve a table at the restaurant

Similar words

restaurant: A formal dining establishment.
café: A cafe offering beverages and light food.
bistrot: A cozy, small restaurant for informal meals.
brasserie: A casual dining place with a broad food and drink selection.

Definition in French

Désigne un établissement où l'on prend un repas, abréviation de «restaurant».

Word origin

Resto is a shortened form of restaurant that developed through ordinary French speech and functions as a colloquial noun.

Usage tips

  • Resto is masculine, so à le resto contracts to au resto.

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