French Phrase
Autre chose ?
Meaning
This phrase is a concise way to ask if there is anything more to add, buy, or discuss. It is a shortened version of the full question 'Est-ce qu'il y a autre chose ?' and is extremely common in daily French life.
When to use
Use this phrase in service environments like cafes or shops when a clerk is finishing your order. It is also useful at the end of a meeting or a list of tasks to ensure nothing has been forgotten.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Autrechose
Autre
An adjective meaning 'other' or 'another' that usually comes before the noun.
Chose
A feminine noun meaning 'thing'. In this specific idiomatic expression, the article is dropped for speed.
🗨In Conversation
Je voudrais un croissant, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a croissant, please.
Autre chose ?
Anything else?
✕Common Mistakes
Un autre chose ?
In this idiomatic short question, the article is omitted entirely.
D'autre chose ?
While 'quelque chose d'autre' uses 'd', the standalone question 'Autre chose ?' does not.
↔Alternatives
Et avec ceci ?
And with this? (Very common in shops)
C'est tout ?
Is that all?
Avez-vous besoin d'autre chose ?
Do you need anything else? (Formal)
Cultural Tip
In French bakeries (boulangeries) and markets, vendors will almost exclusively use 'Et avec ceci ?' rather than 'Autre chose ?'. While 'Autre chose ?' is correct, using 'Et avec ceci ?' will make you sound much more like a local in a commercial setting.