🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

chaîne de restauration rapide

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃɛn də ʁɛstoʁɑ̃ ʁapid

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fast-Food-Chain/fæst fuːd tʃeɪn/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La chaîne de restauration rapide est très populaire parmi les jeunes."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A restaurant or series of restaurants that serve quick, inexpensive meals, typically with a standardized menu.

    "Many people prefer to eat at a fast-food chain for convenience during their lunch breaks."
  2. 2

    A business model where multiple locations operate under the same brand and offer similar food items.

    "The fast-food chain has expanded internationally, opening locations in over 50 countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fast food' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'fast', from Old English 'fæst', meaning 'firm, steadfast', and 'food', from Old English 'fōda', meaning 'nourishment'. The concept of a 'chain' refers to a series of establishments under the same brand, which became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of franchises.

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