In French, if you want to ask for the bill at a restaurant or café, you can say:
- "L'addition, s'il vous plaît."
(The bill, please.)
This is the most common and polite way to ask for the check.
Other polite variations:
-
"Est-ce que je peux avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?"
(Can I have the bill, please?) -
"Pourriez-vous m'apporter l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?"
(Could you bring me the bill, please?)
Quick tip:
- Always add "s'il vous plaît" (please) to be polite.
- You can say this when the waiter is nearby or catch their attention politely by making eye contact or a small hand gesture.
Enjoy your meal and bon appétit!
