Chapter 19: The Art of Eating

In France, food is religion. Learn to order, eat, and use the "Some" word (Partitive).

The Partitive (Some)

You don't eat "The Cheese" (all of it). You eat "Some Cheese".

  • Du (Masculine) - Je mange du fromage.
  • De la (Feminine) - Je bois de la bière.
  • Des (Plural) - Je veux des frites.

Part 1: Le Frigo (The Fridge)

Du Pain

Some Bread (Masc)

De la Viande

Some Meat (Fem)

Des Pâtes

Some Pasta (Plural)

Du Vin

Some Wine (Masc)

De l'eau

Some Water (Vowel)

Des Fruits

Some Fruits (Plural)

Part 2: Au Restaurant

Le Coin Culturel: L'Apéro

Before dinner, there is "L'Apéro" (L'Apéritif). It's a sacred ritual of having a drink (usually with friends) and nibbling on olives or peanuts. It's not about getting drunk; it's about prolonged conversation and whetting the appetite.

Take the Order

The customer says what they want. You choose the right item.

"Je voudrais du poisson."


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