🍽️ French phrase guide
How to order at a restaurant in French
From getting a table to asking for the check, these are the phrases that carry a whole restaurant visit. Learn them once and you can eat out anywhere the language is spoken.
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| French | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît. | A table for two, please. | |
| J'ai une réservation au nom de… | I have a reservation under the name… | |
| On peut avoir la carte, s'il vous plaît ? | Could we have the menu, please? | |
| Qu'est-ce que vous me conseillez ? | What do you recommend? | |
| Je vais prendre le / la… | I'll have the… | |
| C'est épicé ? | Is it spicy? | |
| Je suis allergique aux fruits à coque. | I'm allergic to nuts. | |
| Un verre d'eau, s'il vous plaît. | A glass of water, please. | |
| L'addition, s'il vous plaît. | The check, please. | |
| C'était délicieux ! | It was delicious! |
Example conversation
Server
Bonsoir ! Vous avez réservé ?
Good evening! Do you have a reservation?
You
Non. Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît.
No. A table for two, please.
Server
Bien sûr, suivez-moi. Voici la carte.
Of course, follow me. Here's the menu.
You
Qu'est-ce que vous nous conseillez ?
What do you recommend?
Server
Le poisson du jour est excellent.
The fish of the day is excellent.
You
Alors je vais prendre le poisson, s'il vous plaît.
Then I'll have the fish, please.
Good to know
💡 Ask for "une carafe d'eau" to get free tap water. French servers won't rush you, so ask for "l'addition" when you're ready to leave.
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