How do you say "The check, please" in French?

"The check, please" in French is "L'addition, s'il vous plaît". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "L'addition, s'il vous plaît" mean in English?

"L'addition, s'il vous plaît" means "The check, please" in English. Usage tip: Pronounced 'lad-ee-syon, seel voo pleh'.

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How to Say ‘The check, please’ in French

L'addition, s'il vous plaît

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'lad-ee-syon, seel voo pleh'.

🇫🇷 In France: In France, you usually have to ask for the check instead of having it brought automatically.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[l]

The

The definite article, used here as part of 'the bill'.

Example

Je voudrais L'addition, s'il vous plaît.

I would like the bill, please.

addition

[a-dee-see-ohn]

bill/check

The statement of the total amount owed for a meal.

Example

Pourrions-nous avoir L'addition, s'il vous plaît ?

Could we have the bill, please?

[s]

please (formal)

Used to politely ask for something.

Example

Pourriez-vous apporter L'addition, s'il vous plaît ?

Could you bring the bill, please?

[il]

Used as a pronoun here in the polite request structure.

Example

Est-ce qu'il peut nous apporter L'addition, s'il vous plaît ?

Can he bring the bill, please?

vous

[voo]

you (formal)

A formal pronoun for 'you' in polite contexts.

Example

Je voudrais l'addition, s'il vous plaît.

I would like the bill, please.

plaît

[pleh]

pleases

Third person singular form of 'plaire', meaning to please.

Example

Cela vous plaît, l'addition, s'il vous plaît.

That pleases you, the bill, please.

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