French Phrase
On organise une chasse au trésor.
Meaning
The sentence announces that a treasure hunt is being set up. It can refer to a school activity, a summer‑camp game, or a team‑building event, and it implies that the planning is already underway.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell friends, colleagues, or participants that you are arranging a treasure hunt, especially when inviting them to join or when describing the event in a schedule.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onorganiseunechasseautrésor
On (impersonal pronoun)
In everyday French, "on" often replaces "nous" and means "we" or "people in general".
organise (present tense)
"organise" is the third‑person singular present of the -er verb organiser; the ending -e is silent.
une (indefinite article)
Used before a feminine singular noun; here it signals that the treasure hunt is not yet defined.
chasse (feminine noun)
"chasse" is a feminine noun meaning "hunt"; it forms a fixed expression with "au trésor".
au (à + le)
The preposition "à" contracts with the masculine definite article "le" to become "au".
trésor (masculine noun)
"trésor" is masculine; the whole expression "chasse au trésor" means "treasure hunt".
🗨In Conversation
On organise une chasse au trésor ce week‑end, tu viens ?
We’re organizing a treasure hunt this weekend, are you coming?
Oui, j’adore les chasses au trésor ! Compte sur moi.
Yes, I love treasure hunts! Count me in.
✕Common Mistakes
On organise le chasse au trésor.
"Chasse" is feminine, so the indefinite article must be "une", not "le".
On organise une chasse aux trésors.
The expression is singular: "chasse au trésor", not "aux trésors".
On organise une chasse à le trésor.
The preposition "à" contracts with "le" to "au"; writing "à le" is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Nous organisons une chasse au trésor.
We are organizing a treasure hunt.
Une chasse au trésor est prévue.
A treasure hunt is planned.
On prépare une chasse au trésor.
We are preparing a treasure hunt.
Cultural Tip
Treasure hunts (chasses au trésor) are a staple of French primary schools and summer camps, often used to teach teamwork and problem‑solving. In urban settings the term "jeu de piste" is common and may involve clues hidden around a city or museum.