Direct answer
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l'addition, s'il vous plaît
Romanization
l'addition, s'il vous plait
Pronunciation
lah-dee-syon seel voo pleh
Restaurant · French
How to say “the bill please” in French
Learn how to say "the bill please" in French: l'addition, s'il vous plaît (l'addition, s'il vous plait), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. L'addition, s'il vous plaît is the standard French restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.
Examples
L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
The bill, please.
Je peux avoir l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?
Can I have the bill, please?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "the bill please" word by word; use the full French phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "the bill please" in French?
Say l'addition, s'il vous plaît. The romanization is l'addition, s'il vous plait, and the pronunciation is lah-dee-syon seel voo pleh.
Is l'addition, s'il vous plaît formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. L'addition, s'il vous plaît is the standard French restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.
When should I use "the bill please" in French?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. L'addition, s'il vous plaît is the standard French restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.