French Phrase
Tu veux autre chose ?
Meaning
Literally, 'Do you want another thing?' It is the informal way to ask someone if they would like something else, typically after they have already chosen or received something.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings such as a café, restaurant, shop, or at home when you want to check if the other person would like a different dish, drink, or item. It’s also handy when offering alternatives in a friendly conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuveuxautrechose?
Tu (informal you)
Used for speaking to friends, family, or people your own age. The formal counterpart is 'vous'.
veux (present of vouloir)
The verb 'vouloir' means 'to want'. In the present tense with 'tu' it becomes 'veux'.
autre chose (something else)
The adjective 'autre' directly precedes the noun 'chose' without an article. Adding an article (un/une) would be incorrect.
Question intonation
In spoken French the rising intonation at the end signals a question; written French often adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Tu veux autre chose ?
Do you want something else?
Non, merci. C’est parfait.
No, thanks. It’s perfect.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu veux un autre chose ?
The noun 'chose' does not take an article after 'autre'.
Tu veux d'autre chose ?
The preposition 'de' is not used here; 'autre chose' stands alone.
Voulez tu autre chose ?
When using 'vous', the verb must agree: 'Vous voulez...'. The inversion 'voulez‑vous' is also possible but needs a hyphen.
↔Alternatives
Vous voulez autre chose ?
Do you want something else? (formal)
Tu veux quelque chose d’autre ?
Do you want something else?
Tu désires autre chose ?
Would you like something else?
Cultural Tip
In French, offering a second option is considered polite and shows attentiveness. When you’re in a restaurant, waitstaff often ask 'Vous voulez autre chose?' after the first course. Remember to match the level of formality: use 'tu' with friends or peers, and 'vous' with strangers, elders, or in professional contexts. Also, avoid adding an article before 'autre chose' – saying 'un autre chose' is grammatically wrong.