في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe daily food habits and quantities.
- Commonly paired with 'par jour' for grammatical correctness.
- Essential for health, diet, and routine conversations.
المعنى
This phrase is used to describe your daily eating habits or the quantity of a specific food you consume in a 24-hour period.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking about health goals
Je mange cinq fruits et légumes par jour.
I eat five fruits and vegetables a day.
Discussing meal routines
Nous mangeons trois repas par jour.
We eat three meals a day.
At a medical check-up
Combien de calories mangez-vous par jour ?
How many calories do you eat per day?
خلفية ثقافية
The '5 fruits and vegetables' campaign is so famous that almost every French person can recite it. It has shaped how people talk about their 'manger par jour' habits. In Quebec, while the grammar is the same, the influence of English might lead some to say 'par journee', but 'par jour' remains the standard. Belgians might use 'par jour' similarly, but their meal names differ (déjeuner, dîner, souper), which changes the context of what they eat 'par jour'. In Francophone Africa, 'manger par jour' often refers to the communal bowl, where the frequency of meals might be discussed in terms of social gathering.
The 'Par' Rule
Always use 'par' for frequency. Par jour, par semaine, par mois.
Gender Alert
Jour is masculine. Never say 'la jour'.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe daily food habits and quantities.
- Commonly paired with 'par jour' for grammatical correctness.
- Essential for health, diet, and routine conversations.
What It Means
This phrase describes your daily food intake. It is about your routine. It helps you track what enters your body every single day. Think of it as your nutritional footprint. You are explaining your habits to someone else. It is simple, direct, and very common. You use it to talk about health, diets, or just daily life.
How To Use It
You start with the verb manger. Then you add the food or amount. Finally, you add par jour. For example: Je mange trois repas par jour. You can change the verb for variety. Prendre also works well for meals. Make sure to conjugate manger correctly. Je mange, tu manges, il mange. It is a regular -er verb. This makes it very easy to use. Just remember that par is the key word here.
When To Use It
Use it at the doctor's office. They always ask about your habits. Use it when starting a new fitness plan. Tell your trainer what you usually eat. Use it during a dinner party. You can discuss your love for cheese. "I eat camembert every day" is a great conversation starter. It works in any casual setting. It is perfect for comparing lifestyles with new friends.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you mean "all day long." That requires toute la journée. If you say manger la journée, people might be confused. It sounds like you are eating the concept of time. Avoid it in very formal business contracts. There, you would use consommation journalière. Also, don't use it for drinking. Use boire for liquids like water or wine. It sounds silly to "eat" a liter of water.
Cultural Background
France has a very specific relationship with food. The government pushes the "5 fruits and vegetables" rule. You will see this on every food advertisement. It is a national health goal. French people usually stick to three distinct meals. Breakfast is small. Lunch is often the biggest meal. Dinner is a social event. Snacking is seen as a bad habit. Most kids have a goûter at 4 PM. But adults usually wait for dinner. This phrase helps define those strict cultural boundaries.
Common Variations
You can say par jour for "per day." You can also use quotidiennement for "daily." This sounds a bit more formal. If you want to be slangy, use bouffer. Je bouffe deux burgers par jour is very casual. Another variation is chaque jour. This means "each day." It emphasizes the repetition. Use par jour for statistics and goals. It is the most natural way to speak.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and used in daily life. Always remember to use the preposition 'par' to indicate frequency correctly.
The 'Par' Rule
Always use 'par' for frequency. Par jour, par semaine, par mois.
Gender Alert
Jour is masculine. Never say 'la jour'.
Health Slogans
Listen for this phrase in French supermarkets; it's everywhere on packaging!
أمثلة
6Je mange cinq fruits et légumes par jour.
I eat five fruits and vegetables a day.
This is the most famous health slogan in France.
Nous mangeons trois repas par jour.
We eat three meals a day.
A standard way to describe the French meal structure.
Combien de calories mangez-vous par jour ?
How many calories do you eat per day?
A typical question from a doctor or nutritionist.
Je mange trop de chocolat par jour, c'est grave ?
I eat too much chocolate a day, is it serious?
Informal way to share a guilty pleasure.
Il mange dix croissants par jour et il est mince !
He eats ten croissants a day and he is thin!
Expressing disbelief at someone's metabolism.
Je ne mange qu'un seul repas par jour.
I only eat one single meal a day.
Used to describe intermittent fasting or a specific diet.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing preposition.
Je mange trois fruits ___ jour.
'Par' is the correct preposition for distributive frequency in French.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
This follows the standard [Quantity] + par + [Time Unit] structure.
Complete the dialogue.
Médecin: 'Combien de calories mangez-vous...?' Patient: 'Je ne sais pas exactement.'
The doctor is asking for a daily average.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A health advertisement.
This is the famous French health slogan.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Daily Intake Categories
Fruits
- • Pomme
- • Banane
- • Orange
Repas
- • Petit-déjeuner
- • Déjeuner
- • Dîner
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJe mange trois fruits ___ jour.
'Par' is the correct preposition for distributive frequency in French.
Select the correct option:
This follows the standard [Quantity] + par + [Time Unit] structure.
Médecin: 'Combien de calories mangez-vous...?' Patient: 'Je ne sais pas exactement.'
The doctor is asking for a daily average.
Context: A health advertisement.
This is the famous French health slogan.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةNo, that is incorrect. Use 'par jour' for frequency or 'dans la journée' for duration.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with a doctor.
'Par jour' is for frequency (3 times per day), 'chaque jour' is for repetition (every day).
عبارات ذات صلة
boire par jour
similarto drink per day
par jour
builds onper day
tous les jours
synonymevery day
quotidiennement
specialized formdaily
