French Phrase
T'as de bonnes recettes?
Meaning
Literally, "Do you have good recipes?" It’s an informal way to ask someone if they know or possess recipes that are tasty or reliable.
When to use
Use this question in a relaxed setting—talking with a friend, family member, or a fellow cooking enthusiast. It’s perfect when you’re swapping cooking tips or planning a meal together.
✦Grammar Breakdown
T'asdebonnesrecettes?
Contraction "T'as"
"T'as" is the informal spoken contraction of "tu as" (you have). It is common in casual conversation.
Partitive "de" before an adjective + noun
When a plural noun is preceded by an adjective, the partitive article changes from "des" to "de" (e.g., "de bonnes recettes").
Adjective placement
In French, most adjectives follow the noun, but a few (including "bon") normally precede it, especially in the plural form.
🗨In Conversation
T'as de bonnes recettes?
Do you have any good recipes?
Oui, j'en ai plein ! Tu veux que je t'envoie la liste?
Yes, I have plenty! Do you want me to send you the list?
✕Common Mistakes
T'as des bonnes recettes?
After an adjective before a plural noun, the partitive article changes to "de".
T'as de bon recettes?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Tu as de bonnes recettes?
Grammatically correct but loses the informal tone of "T'as"; use only in more formal settings.
↔Alternatives
As‑tu de bonnes recettes ?
Do you have good recipes?
Tu connais de bonnes recettes ?
Do you know any good recipes?
Est‑ce que tu as de bonnes recettes ?
Do you have good recipes?
Cultural Tip
In France, sharing family recipes is a cherished tradition, and people often exchange them over a coffee or a meal. While "T'as" is perfectly natural among peers, avoid it in formal contexts (e.g., with a chef you don’t know well) and use "avez‑vous" or "as‑tu" instead. Also, remember that "bon" precedes the noun, so you say "de bonnes recettes" and not "des bonnes recettes".