Is Bon Appetit French?
Bon appétit comes from French and literally means “good appetite.” It is one of the most common things to say to people before they eat. Like other French terms that have been borrowed into English, it’s often used to sound a bit fancy (it’s at least classier than saying chow down or dig in).
Secondly, What do Italians eat? Mangia! As you might know, it’s the imperative form of the verb mangiare, to eat, and it means “eat up!