# How to Say “the menu” in French

**la carte** /la- kˈaʁt/: the menu

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “la carte” is /la- kˈaʁt/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Food & Restaurants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/food-restaurants.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## “the menu” in Other Languages

- Spanish: [la carta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-menu.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "la carte" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /la- kˈaʁt/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "la carte" mean in English?

"la carte" translates to "the menu" in English. It belongs to the Food & Restaurants category.

### Is "la carte" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Food & Restaurants Phrases

- ["the dish" → le plat](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-dish.md): /lə- plˈa/
- ["I would like" → je voudrais](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/i-would-like-1.md): /ʒə- vudʁˈɛ/
- ["some snails" → des escargots](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/some-snails.md): /de-z ɛskaʁɡˈo/
- ["a steak and fries" → un steak-frites](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-steak-and-fries.md): /œ̃ stˈeɪkfʁˈit/
- ["a chocolate mousse" → une mousse au chocolat](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-chocolate-mousse.md): /yn mˈus o ʃokolˈa/
- ["vegetarian" → végétarien](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/vegetarian.md): /veʒetaʁjˈɛ̃/

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