Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these phrases when you pay the bill at a restaurant or café in France.
Key Phrases
L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
The bill, please.
💡 The standard and polite way to ask for the bill.
Quel est le total, s'il vous plaît ?
What is the total, please?
💡 Use this to check the total amount.
Je paie par carte, s'il vous plaît.
I pay by card, please.
Je paie en espèces, s'il vous plaît.
I pay in cash, please.
Je paie séparément, s'il vous plaît.
I pay separately, please.
💡 Use this if you split the bill with a friend.
Le service est inclus ?
Is the service included?
💡 In France, service charge is always included by law.
Voici un pourboire pour le service.
Here is a tip for the service.
💡 Leave this if the service is very good.
Je ne comprends pas le total.
I do not understand the total.
💡 Use this if you think there is a mistake.
Il y a une erreur ?
Is there a mistake?