How to Learn French: 3) Food: French Words for Ordering in a Restaurant
Welcome to the third episode of our “French words and lessons series: How to learn French easily”. Today, we delve into the delicious world of French cuisine, and we’ll learn key French words and phrases to use in a restaurant.
The Meal
- Petit déjeuner (breakfast)
- Déjeuner (lunch)
- Dîner (dinner)
Know the right words to refer to each meal of the day in French.
Ordering
- Menu (menu)
- Commander (to order)
- Plat (dish)
- Boisson (drink)
These are some fundamental French words you’ll need when ordering food.
Types of Food
- Viande (meat)
- Poisson (fish)
- Légumes (vegetables)
- Fromage (cheese)
- Dessert (dessert)
No matter your taste, knowing these French words will help you order the right dish.
Restaurant Vocabulary
- Serveur/Serveuse (waiter/waitress)
- Addition (bill)
- Pourboire (tip)
When it’s time to pay or if you need assistance, these French words will come in handy.
Let’s Practice
Let’s put these words into a practical conversation:
- Serveur: Que voulez-vous commander? (What would you like to order?)
- Vous: Je voudrais un poisson et une boisson, s’il vous plaît. (I would like a fish and a drink, please.)
Continue practicing with these French words, and soon you’ll be able to order in any French restaurant with ease. Join us in the next episode where we will shop till we drop in French!
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