Top 50 phrases to get by France: Dining out
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Key Phrases
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
The check, please
Je voudrais ça
I want this
Santé!
Cheers!
Skills You'll Learn
How to ask for the bill
Comment demander l'addition
Expressing desire or choice
Exprimer un désir ou un choix
Making a toast
Porter un toast
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Menu
Meh-noo
Menu
💬 Pronounced as 'muh-nyoo,' similar to English.
🇫🇷 In France, 'menu' can also refer to a set meal option at a fixed price.
See breakdown →Eau
oh
Water
💬 Pronounced 'oh,' a tricky silent 'e' at the end!
🇫🇷 Tap water is free in restaurants, just ask for 'une carafe d'eau'.
See breakdown →Vin
vaN
Wine
💬 Pronounced 'va(n)', with a nasal sound.
🇫🇷 Wine is often cheaper than water in French restaurants!
See breakdown →Bière
byehr
Beer
💬 Pronounced 'b-yair', with a soft 'r'.
🇫🇷 France is known for its wine, but there's a growing craft beer scene.
See breakdown →Café
ka-fay
Coffee
💬 Pronounced 'ka-fay', don't forget the accent!
🇫🇷 After a meal, it's common to have an espresso, not a big coffee.
See breakdown →Je voudrais ça
zhuh voo-dreh sah
I want this
💬 Pronounced 'zhuh voo-dray sah', 'voudrais' is polite.
🇫🇷 Pointing and saying this phrase is perfect for undecided diners!
See breakdown →Délicieux
day-lee-see-uh
Delicious
💬 Pronounced 'day-lee-see-yuh', watch the 'x' at the end!
🇫🇷 A sincere 'délicieux' is always appreciated by French chefs.
See breakdown →L'addition, s'il vous plaît
l a-dee-see-ohn s il voo pleh
The check, please
💬 Pronounced 'lad-ee-syon, seel voo pleh'.
🇫🇷 In France, you usually have to ask for the check instead of having it brought automatically.
See breakdown →Végétarien
vay-zhay-ta-ryehN
Vegetarian
💬 Pronounced 'vay-zhay-ta-ryen', with emphasis on 'ta'.
🇫🇷 Vegetarianism is becoming more common, but always good to specify.
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