Emporté
Emporté is a French term used in culinary contexts to denote food that is prepared to be taken away and eaten elsewhere, rather than consumed on the premises. The adjective form emporté derives from the verb emporter, literally meaning “carried away.” In French signage and menus, the concept is commonly expressed with the phrase plat à emporter or repas emporté, though you will also see the more general à emporter.
Etymology and usage: Emporter comes from en- (into, onto) and porter (to carry), with roots in Latin
Geographic and cultural context: The concept is well established in France and other French-speaking regions, including
Contemporary context: Take-away service has become a global and routine part of the food industry, influencing