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You order your meal. Your waiter writes it down, takes a deep breath, and replies that you can have it with either fries, chips (sir, these are just what we call “fries” here,), plain salad, rocket salad, plain or rocket salad with French dressing, plain or salad with fat-free French dressing (oh just a moment sir, I’m sorry we’re all out of fat-free), rock salad with Italian dressing, onion rings, plain bread, buttered bread, garlic bread or bread sticks. Confusing, right? Now imagine that whole tirade of side dishes in French.
The French take pride in their food, and it is likely that your waiter will speak to you in French either to ask you which side dish you would like, confirm your order, or perhaps he’s just keen on conversation. But if you prefer not to learn the finer points of French grammar from a waiter, listen in to today’s French lesson where Sam and the others offer their helpful hints on French particles.
Don’t forget to download our PDF document providing you with notes on today’s conversation on Frenchpod101.com.
You’ve been trekking through the hot Saharan desert for what seems like an eternity. You have become separated from your party, and have been wandering around for weeks. Your water ran out days ago, and you have become dangerously dehydrated. But you notice an oasis on the distance. As you grow closer you notice that it is a small community of mud huts. As you crawl nearer, a tribesman notices you and comes over. “Water,” you croak. “Water, please”. The tribesman smiles broadly, but uncomprehendingly, and asks, “Comment?” In today’s lesson we’ll be learning to order drinks in French. This will be useful not only for when you’re dying of thirst in French speaking Africa, but also if you need a beer in Brussels, or a latte in Paris. Today’s grammar point will help you to learn to use please in French, which is always important in French language and culture.
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Category: Newbie Lessons | 9 Comments »
Grammar: definit and indefinit articles, French articles presentation, Partitive articles | Function: ask for information, confirm an order, Understand a waiter question | Topic: At the restaurant, finalize an order | Politeness Level: formal
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