In France, food is religion. Learn to order, eat, and use the "Some" word (Partitive).
The Partitive (Some)
You don't eat "The Cheese" (all of it). You eat "Some Cheese".
Du (Masculine) - Je mange du fromage.
De la (Feminine) - Je bois de la bière.
Des (Plural) - Je veux des frites.
Part 1: Le Frigo (The Fridge)
Du Pain
Some Bread (Masc)
De la Viande
Some Meat (Fem)
Des Pâtes
Some Pasta (Plural)
Du Vin
Some Wine (Masc)
De l'eau
Some Water (Vowel)
Des Fruits
Some Fruits (Plural)
Part 2: Au Restaurant
Le Petit Bistro
Entrées (Starters)
Soupe à l'Oignon8€
Escargots de Bourgogne12€
Plats (Mains)
Steak Frites18€
Poulet Rôti16€
Boissons (Drinks)
Vin Rouge (Verre)5€
Carafe d'eauGratuit
Le Coin Culturel: L'Apéro
Before dinner, there is "L'Apéro" (L'Apéritif). It's a sacred ritual of having a drink (usually with friends) and nibbling on olives or peanuts. It's not about getting drunk; it's about prolonged conversation and whetting the appetite.
Take the Order
The customer says what they want. You choose the right item.