French Phrase
Qui prépare le dîner chez toi ?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question asking which person is responsible for cooking the evening meal in the listener's household. It uses the informal 'toi', making it appropriate for casual social interactions.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing daily routines, family life, or division of labor with friends and peers. It is a common icebreaker when talking about food or domestic habits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quipréparele dînerchez toi
Qui (Subject)
When 'qui' acts as the subject of the sentence, it is followed immediately by the verb in the third-person singular.
Chez
The preposition 'chez' indicates 'at the home/place of' and must be followed by a stressed pronoun like 'toi' or 'moi'.
🗨In Conversation
Qui prépare le dîner chez toi ?
Who prepares dinner at your place?
D'habitude, c'est mon mari qui cuisine.
Usually, it's my husband who cooks.
✕Common Mistakes
Qui prépare le dîner à ta maison ?
While grammatically possible, French speakers almost exclusively use 'chez toi' to mean 'at your house'.
Qui est-ce que prépare le dîner ?
When 'qui' is the subject of the sentence, you should not use 'est-ce que' before the verb.
↔Alternatives
C'est qui qui fait la cuisine ?
Who is it that does the cooking?
Qui s'occupe du repas du soir ?
Who takes care of the evening meal?
Cultural Tip
In France, dinner is a significant social ritual that often lasts longer than in other cultures. Asking about who cooks can lead to passionate discussions about recipes, as home-cooked meals are highly valued in French domestic life.