A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "What's the soup of the day" in French
Ask about the soup of the day in French restaurants. A simple and polite way to inquire about daily specials.
Quelle est la soupe du jour ?
KEL eh la SOOP zoo zhoorneutral
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Use this when you're at a restaurant and want to know what soup is being offered today. It's a common question when looking at a menu or when the waiter asks if you have any questions.
Alternatives
- C'est quoi la soupe du jour ?Slightly more casual, good with friends.
- La soupe du jour, c'est quoi ?Another casual phrasing, common in spoken French.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'soupe'
The 'p' at the end of 'soupe' is silent, so it sounds like 'soop'.
Missing the liaison
Don't forget to link the 't' sound from 'est' to 'la' when saying 'est la', it sounds like 'eh-tla'.
The French 'R'
The 'r' in 'jour' is guttural, made in the back of the throat, not rolled like in English.
A small cultural note
While 'soupe du jour' is standard, some smaller or more traditional bistros might have a specific, often hearty, soup that's always on offer and might be mentioned by name.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to ask for soup of the day in french
You can ask 'Quelle est la soupe du jour ?' This is a polite and standard way to inquire. It directly translates to 'What is the soup of the day?'
is soupe du jour always soup
Yes, 'soupe du jour' specifically refers to the soup that is prepared for that particular day. It's a common offering on French menus.
what if i dont like the soup of the day
If the soup of the day isn't to your liking, you can simply order something else from the menu. You don't need to explain why you're not ordering it.
