French Phrase
Oui, c'est une soirée où chacun apporte quelque chose.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the event is a pot‑luck style evening: everyone is expected to bring a dish, drink, or any contribution. The tone is friendly and informal.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking about a casual gathering—birthday parties, holiday get‑together, or a simple dinner among friends—where the host asks guests to bring something to share.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'estunesoiréeoùchacunapportequelquechose
Oui
A simple affirmative, equivalent to “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a full sentence.
c'est
Contraction of *ce* + *est*. Used to identify or describe something; here it introduces the event.
où
Relative adverb meaning “where” or “in which”. It links the clause *où chacun apporte…* to *soirée*.
chacun
Indefinite pronoun meaning “each person” or “everyone”. It triggers a singular verb form.
apporte
Third‑person singular present of *apporter* (to bring). Because *chacun* is singular, the verb stays in the singular.
quelque chose
A fixed expression meaning “something”. It can be replaced by a more specific noun if desired.
🗨In Conversation
Ce week‑end, on organise une soirée chez moi. Tu viens ?
This weekend I'm hosting a gathering at my place. Are you coming?
Oui, c'est une soirée où chacun apporte quelque chose.
Yes, it's an evening where everyone brings something.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, il est une soirée où chacun apporte quelque chose.
Do not replace *c'est* with *il est* here; *c'est* is used for identification.
Oui, c'est une soirée où chacun apportent quelque chose.
Because *chacun* is singular, the verb must stay singular (*apporte*).
Oui, c'est une soirée où chacun apporte quelque.
Do not split the fixed expression *quelque chose*; it must stay together.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est un dîner où tout le monde apporte un plat.
Yes, it's a dinner where everyone brings a dish.
Oui, on fait une soirée pot‑luck, chacun apporte ce qu'il veut.
Yes, we're doing a pot‑luck; each person brings whatever they want.
Oui, c'est une fête où chacun contribue avec quelque chose à manger.
Yes, it's a party where everyone contributes something to eat.
Cultural Tip
In France, a *soirée où chacun apporte quelque chose* is often called a “pot‑luck” or “apéro partagé”. Guests usually bring a small dish, a bottle of wine, or a dessert, and the host provides the basic setup (glasses, napkins, sometimes a main course). It’s considered polite to bring something that can be shared easily and to inform the host in advance about what you plan to bring.