How do you ask for the bill in French?

Say 'On peut avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?', using the word addition for the bill.

What word do you use for a fork in French?

Fourchette is the word for fork, as in 'il me manque une fourchette' (I'm missing a fork).

Use allergie, as in 'J'ai une allergie aux fruits à coque' (I have an allergy to tree nuts).

You're having lunch on a terrace with a friend, and the waiter comes to take your order.

Vous avez encore une table libre en terrasse ?

Do you still have a table free on the terrace?

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terrasse/tɛʁas/
terracenoun
A flat outdoor area attached to a building.
addition/adisjɔ̃/
billnoun
The paper that shows how much you owe at a café or restaurant.
commander/kɔmɑ̃de/
to orderverb
To ask a seller for a product.
attendre/atɑ̃dʁ/
to waitverb
To stay somewhere until someone or something arrives.
apporter/apɔʁte/
to bringverb
To come with something for someone.
fourchette/fuʁʃɛt/
forknoun
A utensil with prongs for spearing food.
nappe/nap/
tableclothnoun
Cloth that covers the table during a meal.
allergie/alɛʁʒi/
allergynoun
A reaction of the body to something it can't tolerate.
possible/pɔsibl/
possibleadjective
Able to be done.
dommage/dɔmaʒ/
a shamenoun
A thing you regret.

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Vous avez encore une table libre en terrasse ?
Do you still have a table free on the terrace?
On peut avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?
Could we have the bill, please?
Nous voudrions commander maintenant, s'il vous plaît.
We'd like to order now, please.
Tu veux attendre un peu avant de choisir ?
Do you want to wait a bit before choosing?
Vous pouvez nous apporter une carafe d'eau ?
Could you bring us a carafe of water?
Excusez-moi, il me manque une fourchette.
Excuse me, I'm missing a fork.
Attention, ton verre va tomber sur la nappe.
Careful, your glass is about to fall on the tablecloth.
J'ai une allergie aux fruits à coque.
I have an allergy to tree nuts.
Est-ce que c'est possible sans oignons ?
Is it possible without onions?
Dommage, ils n'ont plus de tarte aux pommes.
Shame, they're out of apple tart.

terrasse/tɛʁas/
The first e is open, as in 'let', never like the 'a' in 'about'.
addition/adisjɔ̃/
The ending is said /sjɔ̃/: a nasal vowel, you don't hear the n.
attendre/atɑ̃dʁ/
-en- is nasal /ɑ̃/; the final e drops and you end on /dʁ/.
fourchette/fuʁʃɛt/
The 'ou' sounds like the 'oo' in 'food', not like a short 'u'.
allergie/alɛʁʒi/
The g is soft, like the 's' in 'measure'.

pourboire: Service is almost always included in the bill in France. People sometimes leave a bit of extra change if they're happy, but it's never expected.
addition: The bill doesn't come until you ask for it, the waiter won't just bring it to the table. You need to ask clearly, as in the sentence from this collection.
terrasse: Sitting on a terrace is very common, especially at lunch. The price is usually the same as inside, but in some touristy spots it can be a bit higher.

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How do you ask for the bill in French?: Say 'On peut avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?', using the word addition for the bill.
What word do you use for a fork in French?: Fourchette is the word for fork, as in 'il me manque une fourchette' (I'm missing a fork).
How do you tell a waiter about a food allergy?: Use allergie, as in 'J'ai une allergie aux fruits à coque' (I have an allergy to tree nuts).

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