French Phrase
Ta table est prête maintenant.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone that their table is ready at this moment, typically used in a restaurant or café when a server brings a table to a guest.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform a customer, friend, or family member that the table they are waiting for is now available. It works in both casual and semi‑formal dining settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tatableestprêtemaintenant
Possessive adjective (Ta)
‘Ta’ is the feminine singular possessive adjective meaning ‘your’ (informal). It agrees with the noun it modifies.
Verb être (est)
‘est’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘être’, used here to link the subject ‘table’ with its description.
Adjective agreement (prête)
‘prête’ is the feminine form of ‘prêt’, agreeing with the feminine noun ‘table’.
Adverb placement (maintenant)
‘maintenant’ (now) is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis, but can also appear after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Excusez‑moi, ma table est‑elle prête ?
Excuse me, is my table ready?
Ta table est prête maintenant.
Your table is ready now.
✕Common Mistakes
Ta table est prêt maintenant.
‘prêt’ is masculine; the noun ‘table’ is feminine, so the adjective must be ‘prête’.
Ta table est prête maintenant.
If you’re speaking formally, use ‘Votre’ instead of ‘Ta’.
Maintenant ta table est prête.
Placing ‘maintenant’ before the verb can sound awkward in this construction.
↔Alternatives
Votre table est prête.
Your table is ready.
La table est prête.
The table is ready.
Ta table est prête, suivez‑moi.
Your table is ready, follow me.
Cultural Tip
In French restaurants, staff often use the formal ‘vous’ with customers they don’t know well, so you might hear ‘Votre table est prête’. Using ‘ta’ signals a familiar or informal relationship, such as with regular patrons or friends.