restaurant/ʁɛs.tɔ.ʁɑ̃/
noun · A1 · Frequency 1294
nounmasculine
Meanings
restaurant
Refers to a place where meals are served; common and basic meaning.
Examples
Nous avons réservé une table dans ce restaurant pour samedi.
We booked a table at this restaurant for Saturday.
Ce restaurant propose un menu végétarien à midi.
This restaurant offers a vegetarian menu at lunchtime.
Le restaurant du quartier ouvre à dix heures.
The neighborhood restaurant opens at ten o'clock.
Collocations
- aller au restaurantto go to the restaurant
Common mistakes
aller à le restaurant
aller au restaurant
The preposition à contracts with the masculine singular definite article le to form au; à le is not used.
Related words
synonymbistrotsmall bar or informal restaurant serving simple meals and drinks (alternative spelling of “bistro”)
synonymbrasseriebrasserie, beer bar, pub (a restaurant or bar serving beer)
nounmasculine
Meanings
restaurant
Refers to a place where meals are served; common and basic meaning.
Examples
Les restaurants du quartier proposent des menus variés à midi.
The restaurants in the neighborhood offer varied menus at lunchtime.
Nous avons réservé une table dans plusieurs restaurants avant notre voyage.
We booked tables at several restaurants before our trip.
Les restaurants près de la gare restent ouverts tard le soir.
The restaurants near the station stay open late in the evening.