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A1 · Expat EssentialsAt the bakery, café & supermarket
At the bakery, café & supermarket
Order bread, coffee and groceries with the polite formulas French shopkeepers expect.
about 15 min
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Au café & à la boulangerie
YouTube · Alacarte StudioA14 mincaféorderingKey vocabulary
| Français | English |
|---|---|
| Je voudrais... | I would like...Conditional = polite. Never "je veux". |
| une baguette tradition | a traditional baguetteBetter flour and crust than the standard baguette. |
| un café allongé | a longer black coffeeAn "un café" is an espresso. |
| Ce sera tout, merci | That will be all, thank youSignals the end of your order. |
| Je peux payer par carte ? | Can I pay by card?Some bakeries have a minimum spend. |
| un sac, s'il vous plaît | a bag, pleaseBags are usually paid for. |