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French Phrase

T'as déjà choisi un endroit ?

/ta deʒa ʃwa.zi œ̃ ɑ̃.dʁwa/
Meaning"Have you already chosen a place?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the listener has already selected a location, such as a restaurant, venue, or meeting spot. It is informal and assumes a familiar relationship between speakers.

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When to use

Use this phrase when planning an activity with a friend, family member, or colleague and you need to know if they have already decided on a place. It works well in casual settings like arranging a dinner, a trip, or a meetup.

✦Grammar Breakdown

T'asdéjàchoisiunendroit?

1

Contraction "T'as"

"T'as" is the spoken contraction of "tu as" (you have). It is informal and common in everyday conversation.

2

Adverb "déjà"

"Déjà" means "already" and is placed before the past participle in French.

3

Past participle agreement

With the auxiliary "avoir", the past participle "choisi" does not agree with the subject; it stays unchanged.

4

Indefinite article "un"

"Un" is the masculine singular indefinite article used before "endroit" (place).

5

Question intonation

In spoken French, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question, so the question mark is optional in speech.

🗨In Conversation

A

T'as déjà choisi un endroit ?

Have you already chosen a place?

Pas encore, on peut aller au nouveau café du coin.

Not yet, we could go to the new café around the corner.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • T'as deja choisi un endroit ?

    The accent on the 'a' is required: "déjà".

  • T'as déjà choi un endroit ?

    Use the past participle "choisi" after "avoir".

  • T'as déjà choisi un lieu ?

    If you want a more formal tone, replace with "un lieu".

↔Alternatives

  • As‑tu déjà choisi un endroit ?

    Have you already chosen a place?

  • Vous avez déjà choisi un lieu ?

    Have you already chosen a location?

  • Tu as déjà trouvé un endroit ?

    Have you already found a place?

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Cultural Tip

In French, using "t'as" signals familiarity; avoid it in formal contexts or with strangers. Also, French speakers often prefer "un lieu" for more formal settings (e.g., business meetings), while "un endroit" feels casual and can refer to any spot, from a park bench to a restaurant.