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Read a French brasserie bill and split it

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The addition for two at a French brasserie: lunch menus, a free carafe of water, wine by the glass, coffees and service compris. Split it fairly.

In short

A French bill (l'addition, or la note) lists each item with quantity and price. Service compris means the tip is already included; TVA 10 % is the restaurant VAT, already in the prices. To split, ask: On peut payer séparément ?

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Two diners with coffee, empty plates and a bill folder at a brasserie.
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Brasserie du Marché

Addition · Table 7 · 2 couverts

Déjeuner · 12:47

2 × MENU DU JOUR (entrée + plat)37,00

1 × CARAFE D'EAU0,00

2 × VERRE CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE11,00

2 × CAFÉ4,40

TOTAL TTC52,40 €

dont TVA 10 %4,76

Service compris.

Paiement par carte à partir de 5 €.

Merci et à bientôt !

Question 1No account needed
How much is one lunch menu?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

€18.50. 2 menus = 37 €, so 18,50 € each.

Question 2No account needed
How much did the water cost?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

nothing. Carafe d'eau : 0,00. Check it in the text above.

Question 3No account needed
Split equally, each person pays…

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Answer and explanation

€26.20. 52,40 ÷ 2. Check it in the text above.

Question 4No account needed
Do you have to add a tip?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

No, service is included. Service compris. Check it in the text above.

Question 5No account needed
What does the menu include?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

a starter and a main. Entrée + plat. Check it in the text above.

Words from the document

Vocabulary
FrenchEnglish
l'addition / la notethe bill
un couverta place setting (a diner)
le menu du jourset menu of the day
un verre de…a glass of…
service comprisservice included
payer séparémentto pay separately

Many brasseries accept split payments by card, but at busy times it's simpler for one person to pay. Couverts on a bill tells the number of diners. If you liked the service, leave a few coins in the saucer: it's a thank-you, not an obligation.

  • On peut diviser le chèque ?On peut payer séparément ?

    Le chèque is a bank cheque.

  • Le service n'est pas inclus ?Le service est compris ?

    The usual phrase is service compris.

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