Macdonald (en. Macdonald)

/mɑk'dɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
International fast-food restaurant chain.
We ate at McDonald's after the movies.
Nous avons mangé chez McDonald's après le cinéma.
Place where quick meals are purchased, often focused on hamburgers and fries.
Children love the surprise toys from McDonald's.
Les enfants adorent les jouets surprises de McDonald's.
Fast food franchise system.
The business model of McDonald's is studied in many business schools.
Le modèle économique de McDonald's est étudié dans de nombreuses écoles de commerce.

Etymology

The name derives from the Scottish first name 'MacDonald', meaning 'son of Donald'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to McDonald's
Visit a restaurant from the McDonald's chain.
aller chez McDonald's
a McDonald's menu
A meal combination offered by the chain.
un menu McDonald's
have a Big Mac
Order a popular type of hamburger at McDonald's.
prendre un Big Mac

Related Words

burger
A sandwich typically consisting of a meat patty, often associated with McDonald's.
burger
fries
A popular side dish in fast-food restaurants like McDonald's.
frites
Drive-in
Service allowing customers to order from their car, available at McDonald's.
Drive-in

Slang Meanings

A place to eat quickly.
We're going to Mcdo for a snack.
On va au Macdo pour un en-cas.
Slang term for McDonald's.
Are we having a little Mcdo tonight?
On se fait un petit Macdo ce soir ?