French Phrase

On a un invité végétarien.

/ɔ̃‿a‿œ̃‿ɛ̃.vi.te ve.ʒe.tɑ.ʁjɛ̃/

Meaning"We have a vegetarian guest."

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Meaning

The sentence means 'We have a vegetarian guest.' It indicates that among the people invited, at least one follows a vegetarian diet. The phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are planning a meal, a party, or any gathering and need to inform the host or the kitchen staff that one of the guests does not eat meat. It helps in adjusting the menu accordingly.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Onauninvitévégétarien

Impersonal pronoun 'On'

'On' is an informal way to say 'we' or 'one' in French, often used in spoken language.

Verb 'avoir' (a)

The present tense of 'avoir' for 'on' is 'a', meaning 'has' or 'have' in English.

Indefinite article 'un'

'Un' is the masculine singular indefinite article, used before a masculine noun.

Noun 'invité'

'Invité' means 'guest' and is masculine; the adjective follows it.

Adjective agreement 'végétarien'

The adjective 'végétarien' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

🗨In Conversation

On a un invité végétarien ce soir.

We have a vegetarian guest tonight.

D'accord, je préparerai une option sans viande.

Alright, I'll prepare a meat‑free option.

✕Common Mistakes

On a un invité végétarienne.
The noun 'invité' is masculine, so the adjective must stay masculine (végétarien).
On a une invité végétarien.
The article must match the gender of the noun; 'invité' is masculine, so use 'un'.
On a un invité végétarien.
If you want to be more formal, replace 'On' with 'Nous'.

↔Alternatives

Nous avons un invité végétarien.
We have a vegetarian guest.
Il y a un invité végétarien parmi nous.
There is a vegetarian guest among us.
Un de nos invités est végétarien.
One of our guests is vegetarian.

Cultural Tip

In France, it’s common to ask guests about dietary restrictions before a meal. When you hear 'végétarien', the host usually offers a separate dish or ensures that the main course contains plant‑based options. Avoid assuming that a vegetarian also avoids dairy; you may need to ask if they are vegan as well.