French Phrase
Ils ont des options végétariennes ?
Meaning
This question asks whether a group of people (or a place run by them) offers vegetarian choices. It’s a polite way to check the menu before ordering, especially in a restaurant, café, or at a catered event.
When to use
Use it when you’re at a restaurant, a buffet, a hotel breakfast, or any food‑service setting and you want to know if vegetarian dishes are available. It works equally well in casual conversation with friends who are cooking for a group.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilsontdesoptionsvégétariennes
Ils (subject pronoun)
Third‑person plural pronoun meaning “they”. It triggers the plural form of the verb.
ont (avoir, present)
Third‑person plural of the verb *avoir* (to have). Used here to ask about possession.
des (indefinite article)
Plural indefinite article meaning “some”. It is used before a plural noun when the quantity is not specified.
options (noun)
A feminine plural noun meaning “options” or “choices”. In a restaurant context it refers to menu items.
végétariennes (adjective)
Feminine plural form of the adjective *végétarien* (vegetarian). It must agree in gender and number with *options*.
🗨In Conversation
Excusez‑moi, ils ont des options végétariennes ?
Excuse me, do they have vegetarian options?
Oui, ils proposent une salade de quinoa et un gratin de légumes.
Yes, they offer a quinoa salad and a vegetable gratin.
✕Common Mistakes
Ils ont des options végétarien ?
The adjective must agree with the plural noun *options*; use the feminine plural form *végétariennes*.
Il ont des options végétariennes ?
Subject‑verb agreement: *ils* (they) requires *ont*, not *a*.
Ils ont de options végétariennes ?
When the sentence is a question, the article stays the same; do not replace it with *de* unless the noun is negated.
↔Alternatives
Y a‑t‑il des plats végétariens ?
Are there vegetarian dishes?
Propose‑t‑ils des options végétariennes ?
Do they offer vegetarian options?
Est‑ce qu’il y a des choix végétariens ?
Are there vegetarian choices?
Cultural Tip
In France, menus traditionally highlight meat‑based dishes, but vegetarian options are becoming more common, especially in larger cities and tourist areas. When asking, it’s polite to start with *Excusez‑moi* or *Pardon* and to keep a friendly tone. Some establishments may use the term *végétarien* while others say *sans viande* (without meat).