Post actualizado el día September 27, 2026 by DeiviSanzPlay
Learn how to ask for the bill in French correctly. We teach you the key phrases and tips on pronunciation to use in restaurants in France.
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Are you traveling to France and need to know how to ask for the bill in French? It’s simpler than you think.
The most common and polite phrase is: “L’addition, s’il vous plaît” (pronounced “la-dis-yon, sil vu ple”). This expression, which literally means “The bill, please,” is universally understood in all French restaurants and is your best option.
To sound even more natural, you can accompany the request with a friendly gesture of writing in the air. Waiters in France value politeness, so saying “Merci” (thank you) after they bring you the bill is always well received.
A common mistake is trying to translate directly from Spanish and saying “Je veux payer” (I want to pay), which can sound abrupt. Avoid this mistake and stick with the classic “L’addition“.
Remember that in many French restaurants it is rude to bring the bill to the table before it is requested. Simply get your server’s attention and confidently say the magic phrase. Bonne appétit!
