Ordering a coffee: The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.
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Key Phrases
Je voudrais
I would like
Quelle est la différence
What is the difference
Combien ça coûte ?
How much does it cost?
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering in a café
Commander dans un café
Inquiring about product differences
Demander la différence entre des produits
Understanding pricing
Comprendre les prix
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are at a café in France, ready to enhance your French language skills. You're practicing ordering a drink and having a simple conversation with the barista in French. This roleplay will help you with vocabulary related to ordering coffee and basic café interactions.
Bonjour, je voudrais commander un café.
Hello, I would like to order a coffee.
Bien sûr ! Quel type de café désirez-vous ?
Of course! What type of coffee would you like?
Quelle est la différence entre un espresso et un cappuccino ?
What is the difference between an espresso and a cappuccino?
Un espresso est un café fort et concentré, tandis qu'un cappuccino est plus doux et mousseux.
An espresso is a strong, concentrated coffee, while a cappuccino is milder and frothy.
Je pense que je préférerai un cappuccino, s'il vous plaît.
I think I would prefer a cappuccino, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bonjour
bohn-zhoor
Hello
Je
zhuh
I
Voudrais
voo-dray
Would like
💬 [Voudrais] is the form used with [je] in [je voudrais]. To say someone else would like something, swap the subject and the verb changes too: [il voudrait], [nous voudrions].
See breakdown →Je voudrais
zhuh voo-dray
I would like
🇫🇷 [Je voudrais] is a polite, normal way to order in France. It sounds softer than a bare [je veux], which can come off blunt with staff.
See breakdown →Commander
koh-mahn-day
To order
Un
uhn
A
💬 Before a vowel sound, [un] links into the next word: [un café] flows together, but [un espresso] is said more like (uh-nes-press-oh). That little [n] sound helps French avoid a break between words.
See breakdown →Café
kah-fay
Coffee
Un café
uhn kah-fay
A coffee
Bien
bya(n)
Well
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