addition
bill / check (at a restaurant)
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/a.di.sjɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
In French restaurants, the bill will never be brought to your table until you ask for it — doing so would be considered rushing you. You must say 'L'addition, s'il vous plaît' to your server. The service charge (15%) is always included by law, which is why tipping is optional.
📝 Example Sentences
L'addition, s'il vous plaît !
The bill, please!
En France, le service est compris dans l'addition.
In France, the service charge is included in the bill.