Food Vocabulary
Name 3 vegetables used in a salad.
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber (or others: carrots, onions, peppers, etc.).
How do you say: "Puis-je prendre votre commande ?" in English?
May I take your order?
How do you say “Bonjour” in a formal way to a guest?
Good morning, or Good afternoon / evening (depending on the time).
Name the person who cooks the food in the kitchen.
Chef (or Cook).
Conjugate the verb “to be” in the present for: “I, You, He/She.”
I am, You are, He/She is.
Translate: "beef, chicken, fish" into French.
Bœuf, poulet, poisson.
Complete: "The soup of the day is ______ ."
tomato, chicken, fish...
Complete: "______ (Please/Thank you/Excuse me), can I take your order?"
Please.
What is the job of someone who takes orders and serves food?
Waiter (for men), Waitress (for women), or Server.
Conjugate the verb “to have” in the present
I / YOU / WE /THEY have
HE / SHE / IT has
Complete: "I would like to order some ______ ."
bread, steak, soup ...
What do you say if a customer asks for the bill?
Sure, I'll bring it to you.
Here is your bill
What do you say to apologize for a mistake?
I’m sorry, or My (sincere) apologies.
Translate: "manager" into French.
Manager (or gérant/gérante).
Complete: “She ______ in a restaurant.”
works
How do you say “un dessert” in English?
A dessert.
How do you respond to: "Can I have more water, please?"
Of course, or Certainly, or Right away.
Here is your water
How do you respond when a customer says: “Thank you”?
You’re welcome, or My pleasure.
Complete: "The ______ cleans the plates."
Dishwasher.
Put the sentence in the negative form:“He serves wine.”
He does not serve wine. (doesn't)
What is the difference between "starter" and "main course"?
A starter is the first course (entrée in French), and the main course is the larger, central part of the meal (plat principal).
Translate: "Je vais vous apporter cela tout de suite.
I will bring it to you right away.
What does “You’re welcome” mean in French?
De rien, or Je vous en prie.
Vous êtes les bienvenus.
What is the job of someone who welcomes customers at the entrance?
Host/Hostess.
Translate into English: “Nous ne préparons pas les desserts.”
We do not prepare the desserts.