10 essential French phrases for ordering at a coffee shop
Navigate the charming French café scene like a local with these essential ordering phrases. Boost your confidence and enjoy your coffee!
Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso on your way to work or settling in for a leisurely afternoon with a thé and a pastry, knowing how to order in French is key. This guide provides you with the most common and polite phrases to confidently ask for what you want, understand the options, and complete your transaction smoothly. Impress the barista and savor the authentic French café experience!
What this lesson covers
Core French words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Bonjour / Bonsoirbon-zhoor / bon-swahrHello / Good evening
- Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.zhuh voo-dray uhn ka-fay, seel voo plehI would like a coffee, please.
- Un expresso, un américain, un cappuccino, s'il vous plaît.uhn ex-press-oh, uhn a-may-ree-ka-no, uhn cap-oo-chee-no, seel voo plehAn espresso, an Americano, a cappuccino, please.
- Et avec ça ?ay ah-vek saAnd with that? (Anything else?)
- Ce sera tout, merci.suh suh-rah too, mair-seeThat will be all, thank you.
- Pour emporter ou pour consommer ici ?poor om-por-tay oo poor con-so-may ee-seeTo take away or to eat/drink here?
- À emporter, s'il vous plaît.ah om-por-tay, seel voo plehTo take away, please.
- Sur place, s'il vous plaît.soor plahs, seel voo plehTo have here, please.
- C'est combien ?say com-byanHow much is it?
- Merci, bonne journée !mair-see, bon zhoor-nayThank you, have a good day!
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