Un pique-nique

Question

Is 'un pique-nique' really a packed lunch in French and not a picnic?  Could you say "J'ai pris un pique-nique au travail" and it means some food that you took from home and ate at work?  I always assumed 'un pique-nique' was really the same as in English, taking food from home to sit and eat outside somewhere in the sun.

Accepted Answer

Bonjour Miranda,

J'apporte mon déjeuner au travail tous les jours = I bring a packed lunch with me everyday at work
Les enfants reçoivent un panier-repas = the children get a packed-lunch

Nous ferons un pique-nique en route = We will have a picnic on the way
Papa prépare le pique-nique = Dad is preparing the picnic

I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Answer

Hi Miranda,Un pique-niqueTo be eaten outdoors  -- a meal or just foodJim