Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationEating & Drinking Out
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.
Making a Restaurant Reservation
Use these phrases to book a table, ask about the menu, and confirm your arrival at a French restaurant.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these phrases to navigate a French menu, ask the staff for advice, and order your food and drinks naturally.
Ordering Coffee at a Café
Use these phrases to confidently order coffee, ask for what you need, and pay at a French café.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
Essential phrases for safely communicating dietary restrictions and allergies when eating out.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these phrases when you are ready to finish your meal, check the total, and pay at a restaurant or café.
Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these phrases to confidently order drinks, buy a round for friends, and manage your tab at a French bar.
Takeaway & Delivery
Essential phrases for ordering food to go or getting it delivered directly to your door.
At a Fast-Food Counter
Use these practical phrases to confidently order food, customize your meal, and pay at a French fast-food counter.
At the Bakery & Deli
Use these phrases to confidently order baked goods, specify exactly what you want, and handle quantities at the deli counter.
Buying Street Food
These phrases will help you confidently order food, ask about ingredients, and pay at a French street food stall.