Key French phrases for ordering at a Bakery
Basic phrases
🗣️ Bonjour, je voudrais… → Hello, I would like…
🗣️ Avez-vous des croissants ? → Do you have croissants?
🗣️ Je vais prendre une baguette, s’il vous plaît. → I’ll take a baguette, please.
🗣️ Combien ça coûte ? → How much does it cost?
🗣️ Merci, bonne journée ! → Thank you, have a good day!
Cultural tips for ordering in France
Always greet the baker before ordering. Saying Bonjour with a smile goes a long way!
Be specific when ordering. Instead of saying un pain, say une baguette tradition if you want a traditional baguette.
Use polite expressions like s’il vous plaît, merci beaucoup and bonne journée.
Cash or card? Some small bakeries may not accept credit cards, so always have some euros on hand.
Common bakery items
Une baguette → A baguette 🥖
Un croissant → A croissant 🥐
Un pain au chocolat → A pain au chocolat / a chocolate croissant We can also say Une chocolatine in the south of France
Un macaron → A macaroon
Un éclair au chocolat → A chocolate éclair
Un Paris-Brest → A Paris-Brest (classic French choux pastry)
Une tarte aux pommes → An apple pie
Practice with our podcast!
Want to hear native French speakers in a real-life roleplay? In our latest episode, Elo plays the baker, and Gatien plays the customer, so you can listen, repeat, and practice for your next trip to France! 🎙️
🎧 Listen here: Learn French Podcast - La Pause Café Croissant