Menu (en. Menu)

/mɛny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A list of dishes served by a food establishment.
The chef created a special menu for tonight's dinner.
Le chef a créé un menu spécial pour le dîner de ce soir.
A selection of options presented for choice.
She has two menus to choose from for her birthday party.
Elle a deux menus à choisir pour sa fête d'anniversaire.
A list of options in a computer program.
Click on the dropdown menu to select your option.
Cliquez sur le menu déroulant pour sélectionner votre option.

Etymology

From Old French 'menut', meaning 'small', in reference to a concise list.

Common Phrases and Expressions

daily menu
A special dish offered each day in a restaurant.
menu du jour
change the menu
Modify the proposed dishes.
changer de menu
have a varied menu
Offer a wide range of dishes.
avoir un menu varié

Related Words

menu
List of food choices from a restaurant.
carte
dish
Culinary preparation served at the table.
plat
cuisine
Style or method of food preparation.
cuisine

Slang Meanings

A limited choice.
It's a bit like the menu of restaurants after the lockdown.
C'est un peu le menu des restaus apres le confinement.
A restricted set of options.
He took the cafeteria menu, not really exciting.
Il a pris le menu de la cantine, pas vraiment excitant.