My understanding is that in French "menu" is the word for the chalkboard list of daily specials. And "carte" is the paper list of all the items that the restaurant can serve. I used "à la carte" in this exercise. I guess Kwiziq is not making that distinction in A1. Or, I am under a false impression.
"Menu" and how the French use it
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Mary Anne B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
"Menu" and how the French use it
This question relates to:French writing exercise "At the Chinese restaurant"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Mary Anne,
Menu and carte are very similar, 'le menu', being the list of what you can have, and 'la carte' the piece of paper or cardboard it is written on.
However, 'à la carte' is wrong as it is means a dish you pick from a different carte from the set menu and where items are priced individually.
Hope this helps!
Mary Anne B. asked:
"Menu" and how the French use it
My understanding is that in French "menu" is the word for the chalkboard list of daily specials. And "carte" is the paper list of all the items that the restaurant can serve. I used "à la carte" in this exercise. I guess Kwiziq is not making that distinction in A1. Or, I am under a false impression.
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