Ordering Food and Drink at a Restaurant: Key Phrases in French

When you go to a restaurant, it’s super important to know how to order food and drinks. Here are some helpful phrases and words that will make it easier for you to understand the menu.

Important Verbs:

1. Commander - to order
   Example: Je voudrais commander un café.
   (I would like to order a coffee.)

2. Prendre - to take
   Example: Je prends un repas.
   (I am taking a meal.)

3. Manger - to eat
   Example: Nous mangeons ici.
   (We are eating here.)

Common Phrases to Use:

• Pourriez-vous me donner le menu, s'il vous plaît?
  (Could you give me the menu, please?)

• Qu'est-ce que vous recommandez?
  (What do you recommend?)

• Je voudrais...
  (I would like...)
  Example: Je voudrais une pizza.
  (I would like a pizza.)

Food and Drink Vocabulary:

• Boissons (Drinks)

  • L'eau (water)
  • Le vin (wine)
  • Le jus (juice)

• Nourriture (Food)

  • La salade (salad)
  • Les fruits (fruits)
  • Le poisson (fish)

• Dessert

  • Le gâteau (cake)
  • La glace (ice cream)

Asking for the Bill:

• L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
  (The bill, please.)

These phrases and words will help you speak French better at a restaurant. Try to practice saying these sentences so you feel more confident when ordering food! Enjoy your meal in French!