Restauration (en. Restoration)

/ʁɛs.to.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The set of activities related to food and drink.
Fast food has become very popular.
La restauration rapide est devenue très populaire.
Restoration of a previous state, especially in the historical or archaeological field.
The restoration of the painting took several months.
La restauration du tableau a pris plusieurs mois.
The action of restoring a monument or a building.
The restoration of the cathedral is in progress.
La restauration de la cathédrale est en cours.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'restauratio' meaning 'to repair', 'to restore'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fast food
A type of restoration characterized by the speed of service.
restauration rapide
restaurant for restoration
Establishment where food and drink are served.
restaurant de restauration
prepare a restoration
Set up a catering service.
préparer une restauration

Related Words

restaurant
Establishment where meals and drinks are served.
restaurant
restaurateur
Person who runs a restaurant or manages catering.
restaurateur
renovation
Action of restoring something to a previous condition.
rénovation

Slang Meanings

Fast food
We're going to the restaurant for fast food tonight.
On va au resto pour du fast-food ce soir.
Grub
This grub is really delicious.
Cette bouffe est vraiment délicieuse.
Tavern
The local tavern offers good catering.
La taverne du coin propose de la bonne restauration.