Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

Practice pronunciation
Language
ALL LEVELSA1A2B1
ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Eating & Drinking Out

Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.

B1

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.

B1

Ordering at a Restaurant

Use these practical phrases to navigate menus, order food and drinks, and communicate special requests confidently in a French restaurant.

B1

Allergies & Dietary Needs

These phrases will help you clearly and safely communicate your dietary restrictions and food allergies when eating out.

B1

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.

B1

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.

B1

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.

B1

Takeaway & Delivery

These phrases will help you confidently order food, arrange delivery details, and resolve any issues with your meal in French.