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How to Order Food in a Restaurant in French

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How to order food in a restaurant in French

How to order food in a restaurant in French

Learning how to order food in a restaurant is one of the most useful practical skills when learning a new language. Here are some French phrases and vocabulary you can use when ordering food at a restaurant.

Basic Vocabulary

  • Le menu - The menu
  • La carte - The menu
  • Un plat - A dish
  • La soupe - Soup
  • Le dessert - Dessert
  • La boisson - Drink

Useful Phrases

  • Je voudrais... - I would like...
  • Je vais arrest... - I'll take...
  • S'il vous plaît - Please
  • Combien ça coûte? - How much does it cost?
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît - The bill, please

Sample Conversation

Waiter: Bonjour, que voulez-vous commander?

You: Bonjour, je voudrais le menu, s'il vous plaît.

Waiter: Bien sûr, voici le menu.

You: Je vais prendre la soupe du jour et le plat principal.

Waiter: Très bien. Et comme boisson?

You: Un verre de vin rouge, s'il vous plaît.

Waiter: Très bien, je vous apporte ça tout de suite.

Practicing these phrases and vocabulary will help you feel more comfortable ordering food in a French restaurant. Bon appétit!

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What is the meaning of "La boisson" in French?

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