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Asking for the Bill in French - Restaurant Dialogue Practice

Master the phrases for finishing your meal in France. Practice asking for the bill and payment methods.

Dialogue Script & Speaking Practice

  1. Client:

    "Excusez-moi, monsieur. Est-ce que nous pourrions avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?"

    Excuse me, sir. Could we have the bill, please?

  2. Serveur:

    "Bien sûr. Je vous apporte ça tout de suite. Vous voulez payer ensemble ou séparément ?"

    Of course. I'll bring that to you right away. Do you want to pay together or separately?

  3. Client:

    "Ensemble, s'il vous plaît. Est-ce que vous acceptez la carte bancaire ?"

    Together, please. Do you accept credit cards?

  4. Serveur:

    "Oui, bien sûr. Voici le terminal. Merci beaucoup."

    Yes, of course. Here is the terminal. Thank you very much.

  5. Client:

    "Merci. C'était délicieux. Au revoir !"

    Thank you. It was delicious. Goodbye!

Vocabulary Spotlight & Keyword Definitions

  • L'addition: The bill/check
  • Payer par carte: To pay by card
  • Le pourboire: The tip

Methodology & Speak Fluently Trainer

This interactive dialogue practice session uses the shadowing method. By repeating native-speaker phrases aloud immediately after you hear them, you build speech muscle memory, improve pronunciation, and internalize rhythm, stress, and intonation. Use these dialogues to rehearse realistic situations on your own schedule and turn passive vocabulary into active speaking skills.