A2French

Allergies & Dietary Needs

Essential phrases for safely communicating dietary restrictions and allergies when eating out.

Key Phrases

Voice
Stating an allergy · 2 ways to say it

Je suis allergique aux noix.

neutral

I am allergic to nuts.

You can replace 'noix' with your specific allergy.

Excusez-moi, j'ai une allergie très grave.

polite

Excuse me, I have a very severe allergy.

Use this with staff to ensure they take it seriously.

Stating a diet

Je ne mange pas de viande.

neutral

I don't eat meat.

A clear, simple way to explain you are vegetarian.

Asking about ingredients · 2 ways to say it

Il y a des arachides là-dedans ?

neutral

Are there peanuts in this?

A natural, everyday way to ask staff about a dish.

Avez-vous la liste des ingrédients ?

polite

Do you have the list of ingredients?

Useful when you need to check for less common allergens.

Confirming safety · 2 ways to say it

C'est bien sans gluten ?

neutral

Is this definitely gluten-free?

Great for double-checking when the waiter brings your food.

Vous êtes sûr qu'il n'y a pas de lait ?

polite

Are you sure there is no milk?

A slightly more formal way to ask staff to double-check.

Requesting an omission · 2 ways to say it

Je peux l'avoir sans fromage ?

neutral

Can I have it without cheese?

Short and conversational, but totally standard for ordering.

Je vais prendre la salade, mais sans fromage s'il vous plaît.

polite

I'll take the salad, but without cheese please.

Uses the near future to order politely.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Bonjour. Il y a des arachides dans ce plat ?
Waiter
Dans le poulet ? Non, je ne pense pas.
Customer
C'est parce que je suis allergique. J'ai une allergie grave.
Waiter
Un instant. Je vais demander au chef.
Customer
Merci beaucoup.
Waiter
C'est bon, il n'y a pas d'arachides.
Customer
Parfait. Je peux l'avoir avec des frites ?
Waiter
Bien sûr.

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