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
These phrases will help you smoothly book a table, request specific seating, and communicate your needs to restaurant staff in French.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these practical phrases to navigate menus, order food and drinks, and communicate special requests confidently in a French restaurant.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
These phrases will help you clearly and safely communicate your dietary restrictions and food allergies when eating out.
Sending Food Back & Complaints
Use these phrases when something is wrong with your food or order at a restaurant — to flag the problem, get it fixed, or escalate to the manager.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these phrases when you are ready to finish your meal, pay the bill, and sort out tips and splitting the cost with friends in a French restaurant.
Ordering Drinks at a Bar
These phrases will help you confidently order drinks, open a tab, and navigate a night out at a French bar like a local.
Takeaway & Delivery
These phrases will help you confidently order food, arrange delivery details, and resolve any issues with your meal in French.