plat principal /plˈapʁɛ̃sipˈal/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "main course".

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Source term
main course
Translation
plat principal
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form plat principal
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural plat principaux
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le plat principal
Examples
Je voudrais le poulet en plat principal.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Je voudrais le poulet en plat principal.

English: I would like the chicken as my main course.

B1 · Meals And Dining

Le plat principal était délicieux et copieux.

English: The main course was delicious and filling.

B1 · Meals And Dining

Après le plat principal, nous avons pris le dessert.

English: After the main course, we had dessert.

B1 · Meals And Dining

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