French Vocabulary Lesson
There is no better occasion to spend time with your loved ones than when sharing a meal with them! When traveling to a Francophone city or country, you will have the opportunity to practice your French at the restaurant when ordering your favourite meal.
To help you practice for your next dine out in Paris or Montreal, we have created a list of useful French phrases and words for restaurants. These French words are all you need to help you order food, pay your bill, and have conversations with your waiter in French!
Useful French Restaurant Vocabulary: Before Ordering Food
Before ordering
Bonjour/ bon après-midi/ bon soir
Good morning/ good afternoon/good evening
C’est pour combien de personnes?
How many people?
C’est pour _______ personnes.
There are ____ of us.
Préférez-vous à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur?
Do you prefer inside or outside?
Le menu, s’il-vous-plaît.
The menu, please.
Useful French Restaurant Vocabulary: When Ordering Food
Ordering
Qu’est-ce qu’il y a dans________?
What is in the ________?
J’aimerais avoir __________.
I would like to have _______
Entrée
Starter
Plat principal
Main course
Dessert
Dessert
Useful French Restaurant Vocabulary: When Paying the Bill
Paying
L’addition, s’il-vous-plaît.
The bill, please.
Une addition/ séparé
One bill/ Split (bill)
Ce sera en argent comptant ou par carte?
Will it be cash or by card?
Free Printable Practice Worksheet
Now that you have learned all the basics on French vocabulary for restaurants, it is time to practice what you’ve learned with the following vocabulary practice exercise:
