How to Say ‘Service included.’ in French
Service compris.
ser-vees kohm-pree
[ser-vees kohm-pree]
🇫🇷 In France: On a French menu or bill, this means the service charge is already included by law. You can still leave a small extra tip for especially good service, but it is optional, not expected the way it is in some countries.
Phrase Breakdown
Service
[ser-vees]
service
« service » refers to the table service charge in a restaurant.
Sur l'addition, il est souvent écrit : « Service compris. »
On the bill, it is often written: "Service included."
compris
[kohm-pree]
included
« compris » means included, showing that the service charge is already part of the price.
En France, on voit souvent la mention : « Service compris. »
In France, you often see the note: "Service included."
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