Chapter IV · Dining outA1
105Dialogue · A1
Asking for the bill
Situation
You have finished your meal and want to pay. This dialogue shows the simple phrases for asking for the bill.
The roles
- YouListen
L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
The bill, please.
- The serverListen
Tout de suite. Avez-vous aimé votre repas ?
Right away. Did you enjoy your meal?
- YouListen
Oui, c'était délicieux, merci.
Yes, it was delicious, thank you.
- The serverListen
Voici votre addition. Vous payez comptant ou par carte ?
Here is your bill. Are you paying cash or by card?
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Asking for the billDialogue 105
- YouListen
Par carte, s'il vous plaît.
By card, please.
- The serverListen
Parfait, je vous apporte le terminal.
Perfect, I'll bring you the payment terminal.
Vocabulary
- l'additionthe bill / check
- tout de suiteright away
- payer comptantto pay cash
- par carteby card
- le terminalthe payment terminal
Culture note
In Quebec, the tip is not included in the bill. You leave about 15% of the pre-tax amount for satisfactory service.
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