French Phrase
On a plusieurs options.
Meaning
The sentence means “We have several options.” It conveys that a group (or people in general) can choose from more than two possibilities. The tone is informal and typical of everyday conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing choices in a meeting, planning a trip, or any situation where a group needs to decide among multiple alternatives. It works well in spoken French or informal written contexts such as emails to colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onaplusieursoptions
On (impersonal pronoun)
In spoken French, "on" often replaces "nous" and means "we"; it can also mean "people" or "one" in general.
Avoir (3rd person singular)
The verb "avoir" is conjugated as "a" for the third‑person singular subject (il/elle/on).
Plusieurs (quantifier)
"Plusieurs" means "several" and is placed directly before the noun without an article.
Options (noun, plural)
"Option" is a feminine noun; in the plural it becomes "options" and does not need a determiner when preceded by "plusieurs".
🗨In Conversation
On a plusieurs options pour le dîner ce soir.
We have several options for dinner tonight.
Oui, on peut choisir entre pizza, sushi ou un plat végétarien.
Yes, we can choose between pizza, sushi, or a vegetarian dish.
✕Common Mistakes
On a un plusieurs options.
Do not place an article before "plusieurs"; the quantifier already indicates plurality.
Nous a plusieurs options.
When the subject is "nous", the verb must be conjugated as "avons", not "a".
On a plusieurs option.
The noun must agree in number with "plusieurs"; use the plural "options".
↔Alternatives
Nous avons plusieurs options.
We have several options.
Il y a plusieurs options.
There are several options.
On a plusieurs possibilités.
We have several possibilities.
Cultural Tip
In French, "on" is the go‑to pronoun for informal speech and often replaces "nous". While perfectly natural in conversation, formal writing (reports, academic papers) prefers "nous avons". Also note that "option" is a loanword from English and is most common in business, tech, and everyday decision‑making contexts.