At the Bakery & Deli
Use these phrases to confidently order baked goods, specify exactly what you want, and handle quantities at the deli counter.
Key Phrases
Je vais prendre une baguette, s'il vous plaît.
neutralI'll take a baguette, please.
A very standard way to state your order without using complex grammar.
Est-ce que je peux avoir deux croissants ?
politeCan I get two croissants?
A softer, slightly more polite way to ask for your items.
Je vais prendre celui-ci.
neutralI'll take this one.
Celui-là, s'il vous plaît.
casualThat one, please.
Used while pointing at a specific pastry or cheese.
Je vais prendre deux cents grammes de jambon.
neutralI'll take two hundred grams of ham.
Useful at the deli counter for sliced meats.
Un peu plus, s'il vous plaît.
neutralA little more, please.
Say this if the staff hasn't sliced quite enough cheese or meat.
Un peu moins.
casualA little less.
Et avec ceci ?
neutralAnything else?
Standard phrase used by staff to see if your order is complete (literally: 'And with this?').
C'est tout ?
casualIs that all?
Oui, c'est tout, merci.
neutralYes, that's all, thank you.
Ça fait combien en tout ?
neutralHow much is that in total?
C'est combien ?
casualHow much is it?