French Phrase
Ok, pour deux ?
Meaning
A short confirmation question that asks whether the order, reservation, or request is intended for two people. It’s commonly heard in cafés, restaurants, or when making a booking.
When to use
Use it after a server asks how many you’d like, or when you want to confirm that a table, a meal, or a ticket is for two. It works in casual settings; in more formal contexts you might replace “Ok” with “D’accord”.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Okpourdeux
Ok
An informal way to say “okay” or “alright”; acceptable in casual spoken French.
pour
Preposition meaning “for”. It introduces the purpose or the number of people an order applies to.
deux
Cardinal number “two”. In this context it refers to the number of people.
🗨In Conversation
Combien de personnes seront‑vous ?
How many people will you be?
Ok, pour deux ?
Okay, for two?
✕Common Mistakes
Ok, pour le deux ?
The definite article is not used before a plain number in this construction.
Ok, pour deux personnes ?
While grammatically correct, adding “personnes” sounds overly formal for a casual exchange.
Ok, pour deux ?!
Avoid mixing a question mark with an exclamation mark; choose one punctuation style.
↔Alternatives
D’accord, pour deux personnes ?
Alright, for two people?
Ça sera pour deux ?
Will that be for two?
C’est pour deux ?
Is it for two?
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries it’s customary to state the number of guests right away, especially in restaurants. “Pour deux” is a concise, polite way to do so. If you want to sound extra courteous, add “s’il vous plaît” after the question or use the more formal “D’accord”.