Significado
To order a glass of water politely.
Contexto cultural
Asking for 'une carafe d'eau' is the standard way to get free tap water. The phrase is used exactly the same way, but the accent is distinct. Similar to France, but you might be asked if you want 'plat' (still) or 'gazeuse' (sparkling).
Always use 'vous'
When in doubt, use 'vous' with service staff to be safe and polite.
Tap water is free
Don't be afraid to ask for 'une carafe d'eau' to save money.
Significado
To order a glass of water politely.
Always use 'vous'
When in doubt, use 'vous' with service staff to be safe and polite.
Tap water is free
Don't be afraid to ask for 'une carafe d'eau' to save money.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct article.
____ eau, s'il vous plaît.
Eau is a feminine noun.
Which is the most polite?
Choose the best option.
The other options are too blunt.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Une eau, s'il vous plaît.
It is a request.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'Que voulez-vous boire ?' You: '____'
You are answering the question about what to drink.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios____ eau, s'il vous plaît.
Eau is a feminine noun.
Choose the best option.
The other options are too blunt.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
It is a request.
Waiter: 'Que voulez-vous boire ?' You: '____'
You are answering the question about what to drink.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasUsually, yes. If you want tap water, ask for 'une carafe d'eau'.
Yes, it works in any service context.
Because 'eau' is a feminine noun.
Yes, it sounds demanding. Always use 's'il vous plaît'.
Say 'Deux eaux, s'il vous plaît'.
Yes, it is essential for politeness.
Frases relacionadas
Une carafe d'eau
specialized formA pitcher of tap water
Je voudrais
builds onI would like
S'il vous plaît
builds onPlease
