Here are a few expressions you may find useful when arranging to go for a drink or meal, and a couple of signs you may see whilst out.
avez-vous une table libre? | do you have any spare tables? (polite) |
une table pour ..., s'il vous plaît | a table for ..., please |
deux | two |
trois | three |
quatre | four |
je voudrais réserver une table | I'd like to make a reservation |
à quel nom? | in what name? |
au nom de Cooper | in the name of Cooper |
pour quand? | when for? |
ce soir à ... heures | this evening at ... o'clock |
sept | seven |
huit | eight |
neuf | nine |
demain midi | tomorrow at noon |
demain à treize heures | tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock |
demain à quatorze heures | tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock |
demain à quinze heures | tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock |
pour combien de personnes? | for how many people? |
j'ai réservé une table | I have a reservation |
le menu, s'il vous plaît | the menu, please |
la carte des vins, s'il vous plaît | the wine menu, please |
je suis végétarien(ne) | I'm a vegetarian |
je ne mange pas de viande | I don't eat meat |
bon appétit! | enjoy your meal! |
vous prendrez autre chose? | would you like anything else? |
vous prendrez un café ou un dessert? | would you like any coffee or dessert? |
l'addition, s'il vous plaît | the bill, please |
puis-je payer par carte? | can I pay by card? |
c'était délicieux | that was delicious |
c'était parfait | that was delicious (literally: that was perfect) |
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Things you might see
Entrées | Starters |
Soupe | Soup |
Soupe de poisson | Fish soup |
Soupe de légumes | Vegetable soup |
Soupe de tomate | Tomato soup |
Crudités | Selection of raw vegetables |
Assiette de charcuterie | Selection of cooked meats |
Fruits de mer | Selection of seafood |
Salade niçoise | Salad with tuna, peppers, and olives |
Salade folle | Salad with foie gras |
Plats principaux | Main courses |
Steak frites | Steak and chips |
Steak tartare | Raw steak |
Bouillabaisse | Fish soup with pieces of fish |
Desserts | Desserts |
Sorbet | Sorbet |
Crêpe | Pancake |
Crème brûlée | Crème brûlée |
Tarte aux pommes | Apple tart |
Gâteau | Cake |
En-cas | Snacks |
Frites | Chips |
Cacahuètes | Peanuts |
Des chips | Crisps |
Des olives | Olives |
Viennoiseries | Sweet pastries |
Croissant | Croissant |
Pain au chocolat | Pastry with chocolate |
Pain aux raisins | Pastry with raisins |