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French café counter vocabulary: what the server points to
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At le comptoir (the counter) of a French café you'll see la machine à café, les tasses and les soucoupes (saucers), le sucrier (sugar bowl), la corbeille de croissants and le terminal de paiement (card machine).
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What does a French café server say?
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Je vous mets ça où ? | Where shall I put this? |
| Sur le comptoir ou en terrasse ? | At the counter or outside? |
| Le sucre est là, à côté. | The sugar is there, next to it. |
| Vous payez maintenant ? | Are you paying now? |
| Servez-vous. | Help yourself. |
In a traditional café, you often pay when the drink arrives or at the end, at the counter. The little saucer left with your drink sometimes holds the receipt; leaving a few coins on it is a small tip (un pourboire), which is appreciated but not required, as service is included.