French Phrase
On a assez de liquide vaisselle ?
Meaning
This question asks whether there is a sufficient amount of dish‑washing liquid left. It’s a practical, everyday inquiry about kitchen supplies.
When to use
Use it when you’re about to wash dishes, when you’re shopping for groceries, or when you’re checking the pantry with family or housemates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onaassezdeliquidevaisselle?
On (impersonal 'we')
In everyday French, 'on' is used like the English 'we' and is conjugated in the third person singular.
Assez (enough)
'Assez' means 'enough' and is placed before the noun it modifies, often followed by 'de' when the noun is a mass noun.
De after 'assez'
When 'assez' is followed by a noun, use 'de' to link them, e.g., 'assez de liquide'.
Liquide vaisselle
The standard term for dish‑washing liquid in French.
🗨In Conversation
On a assez de liquide vaisselle ?
Do we have enough dish soap?
Oui, il en reste encore un demi‑litre.
Yes, there’s still half a litre left.
✕Common Mistakes
On a assez le liquide vaisselle ?
After 'assez' you need 'de' before a noun, not the definite article 'le'.
Nous avons assez de liquide vaisselle ?
While grammatically correct, 'nous avons' sounds formal; native speakers prefer 'on a' in casual speech.
Assez de liquide vaisselle ?
Missing the verb 'avoir' makes the sentence incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce qu’on a assez de liquide vaisselle ?
Do we have enough dish soap?
Il nous reste assez de liquide vaisselle ?
Do we have enough dish soap left?
Cultural Tip
In French conversation, 'on' replaces 'nous' in most informal contexts, making the sentence sound natural and relaxed. Also, French speakers often say 'liquide vaisselle' rather than the English loanword 'dish soap'.