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How to say “i want to order” in French

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i want to order

French · Français

polite

Translation

je voudrais commander

Romanization

je voudrais commander

Pronunciation

zhuh voo-dray koh-mon-day

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

je voudrais commander — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "i want to order".

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How do you say "i want to order" in French?+

You say "je voudrais commander" in French. The romanized form is "je voudrais commander", and a simple pronunciation cue is "zhuh voo-dray koh-mon-day".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "zhuh voo-dray koh-mon-day" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "je voudrais commander".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.