Advice

How do you greet a waiter in French?

How do you greet a waiter in French?

Bonjour/Bonsoir You will find that nearly every French person will greet you with a Bonjour or Bonsoir.

What do you say at a French restaurant?

Here are a few sentences that you can use when eating in a French restaurant:

  • Bonjour or Bonsoir first of all.
  • Une table pour deux s’il vous plaît – A table for two please.
  • J’ai une réservation – I have a reservation.
  • S’il vous plaît (Please) and Excusez-moi ( Excuse-me)

What do French waiters say?

What the waiter might say…

Installez-vous Have a seat
Vous désirez? What would you like?
Je vous écoute. (Go ahead) I’m listening.
Que prenez-vous? What are you having?
Qu’est-ce que je vous sers? What can I get you?

How do you compliment a restaurant in French?

Let’s see more French compliments for food:

  1. C’était très bon. (“It was very good.” )
  2. C’est délicieux. (“It’s delicious.” )
  3. C’est vraiment excellent. (“It’s really excellent.” )
  4. Ça a l’air délicieux. (“It looks delicious.” )
  5. Ça sent très bon. (“It smells very good.” )
  6. Mes compliments au chef.

How do French restaurants Act?

Food Etiquette For Surviving a French Dinner

  1. Always take something (plus a French bottle)
  2. Make an effort with your outfit.
  3. Don’t dip directly into the nibbles.
  4. Don’t start anything until the host gives the go-ahead.
  5. Pay attention to bread-iquette.
  6. Always keep your hands on the table.
  7. Always eat with both a knife and fork.

What do waiters say in France?

What the waiter might say…

Installez-vous Have a seat
Je vous écoute. (Go ahead) I’m listening.
Que prenez-vous? What are you having?
Qu’est-ce que je vous sers? What can I get you?
Et ensuite de ça? And after that? What else?

How do you comment on food in French?

1 – Positive Comments About Food In French

  1. La présentation est magnifique /superbe. The presentation is gorgeous.
  2. Que/Comme c’est beau. ( Note the construction “comme c’est + adjective”)
  3. Que/Comme la présentation est belle.
  4. C’est vraiment appétissant.
  5. J’en ai l’eau à la bouche (idiom).
  6. Mmmmmm.
  7. Miam !
  8. Je me régale.