French Phrase
Tu fais aussi le petit‑déj' ?
Meaning
Literally, ‘You also do the breakfast?’ In everyday French it is an informal way to ask ‘Are you also having breakfast?’ The sentence is casual, uses the spoken abbreviation *petit‑déj'* and the verb *faire* in place of the more literal *prendre*.
When to use
Use this question in a relaxed, morning setting with friends, family, or coworkers you know well. It works when you want to confirm that someone else is joining you for breakfast or is already eating.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tufaisaussilepetit‑déj'
Tu (subject pronoun)
Second‑person singular informal pronoun used before a verb.
fais (verb faire)
Present‑tense form of faire; here it means ‘to have/do’ in the sense of ‘to have breakfast’.
aussi (adverb)
Means ‘also/too’; placed after the verb in informal spoken French.
le (definite article)
Introduces the noun phrase ‘le petit‑déj'’, indicating a specific meal.
petit‑déj' (abbreviation)
Colloquial short form of *petit déjeuner* (breakfast). The apostrophe marks the omitted *jeuner*.
🗨In Conversation
Tu fais aussi le petit‑déj' ?
Are you also having breakfast?
Oui, je prends un croissant et un café.
Yes, I’m having a croissant and a coffee.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu fais aussi le petit‑déj' ?
In formal French you would normally use *prends* (prendre) rather than *fais* for ‘have breakfast’. *Faire* is acceptable only in casual spoken language.
Tu fais aussi le petit dej ?
The apostrophe is often omitted by beginners; keep it to show the spoken contraction of *déjeuner*.
Aussi tu fais le petit‑déj' ?
Placing *aussi* before the verb (*aussi tu fais*) sounds unnatural; it should follow the verb as shown.
↔Alternatives
Tu prends aussi le petit‑déj' ?
Are you also having breakfast?
Tu prends le petit‑déj' aussi ?
Are you also having breakfast?
Tu vas prendre le petit‑déj' aussi ?
Are you going to have breakfast too?
Cultural Tip
In France, breakfast is usually light: a croissant, pain au chocolat, tartine with butter and jam, and a coffee or hot chocolate. The phrase *petit‑déj'* is a very common spoken shortcut, especially among younger speakers. Using *faire* instead of *prendre* is typical in informal speech, but in more formal contexts you would say *Tu prends le petit déjeuner ?*.