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10 essential French phrases for ordering street food

Master quick and easy French for grabbing a delicious bite on the go! Perfect for your next trip.

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Exploring a city often means discovering its vibrant street food scene. From savory crêpes to juicy kebabs, knowing how to order in French will elevate your culinary adventure. These essential phrases will help you confidently navigate food stalls, specify your order, and enjoy authentic local flavors. Don't be shy, dive in!

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Core French words for everyday conversation.

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Avec ceci, s'il vous plaît.

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Bonjour/Bonsoir
    bon-zhoor / bon-swahr
    Hello/Good evening
  • Je voudrais un/une...
    zhuh voo-dray uhn / uhn
    I would like a...
  • Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
    kess kuh say
    What is this?
  • C'est combien ?
    say kom-byan
    How much is it?
  • Avec ceci, s'il vous plaît.
    ah-vek suh-see, seel voo play
    With this, please.
  • Sans ceci, s'il vous plaît.
    sahn suh-see, seel voo play
    Without this, please.
  • Sur place ou à emporter ?
    soor plas oo ah om-por-tay
    For here or to go?
  • Sur place.
    soor plas
    For here.
  • À emporter.
    ah om-por-tay
    To go.
  • Merci, au revoir !
    mehr-see, oh ruh-vwahr
    Thank you, goodbye!

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