French · A1 · Vocabulary · 3–5 min
Eight café decisions: ordering, checking details, and paying. Get an explanation for each answer.
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I would like a coffee, please.
‘Je voudrais’ politely means ‘I would like’. Add ‘s'il vous plaît’ when speaking to staff.
Say thisJe voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
MeaningI would like a coffee, please.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisÇa coûte combien ?
MeaningHow much does it cost?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisL'addition, s'il vous plaît.
MeaningThe bill, please.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. | I would like a coffee, please. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| Ça coûte combien ? | How much does it cost? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| L'addition, s'il vous plaît. | The bill, please. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
Order a coffee, ask the price, and request the bill with the short phrases you hear in a café.
Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
Start the conversation naturally.
Ça coûte combien ?
How much does it cost?
Add the detail the other person needs.
L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
The bill, please.
Finish with a clear, polite line.