French Phrase
On a assez de lait ?
Meaning
This question asks whether there is a sufficient amount of milk available. It is a practical, everyday inquiry often heard in kitchens, grocery stores, or when planning a recipe.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to check the quantity of milk before cooking, serving coffee, or when you’re shopping and want to know if the stock is adequate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onaassezdelait?
On (impersonal pronoun)
In spoken French, "on" often replaces "nous" and means "we" or a general "one".
a (present of avoir)
"a" is the third‑person singular present of the verb "avoir" (to have).
assez (adverb of quantity)
"assez" means "enough" and functions as an adverb; it does not change form.
de after assez
When "assez" is followed by a noun, it must be introduced by the preposition "de" (e.g., "assez de lait").
lait (noun)
"lait" is a masculine singular noun meaning "milk".
🗨In Conversation
On a assez de lait ?
Do we have enough milk?
Oui, il en reste encore un litre.
Yes, there’s still a litre left.
✕Common Mistakes
On a assez le lait ?
After "assez" you must use the preposition "de", not the definite article "le".
On a assez lait ?
The preposition "de" is required when "assez" modifies a noun.
On a assez de le lait ?
Do not combine "de" with the article "le"; "de" already replaces it.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce qu’on a assez de lait ?
Do we have enough milk?
Y a‑t‑il assez de lait ?
Is there enough milk?
On a suffisamment de lait ?
Do we have sufficient milk?
Cultural Tip
In French, "on" is the go‑to pronoun for informal "we" and is used far more often than "nous" in everyday speech. Remember that "assez" always takes "de" before a noun, even when the noun is plural (e.g., "assez de œufs"). The question mark is placed after a space in French typography, but most digital keyboards ignore this nuance.