A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "A beer please" in French
Order a beer in French with this essential phrase. Polite and universally understood in any French bar or restaurant.
Une bière, s'il vous plaît.
EWN bee-AIR, SEEL voo PLEHneutral
French TTS · 0:01
Use this when you're at a bar, café, or restaurant and want to order a beer. It's the standard, polite way to make your request to the server.
Alternatives
- Une bière, s'il te plaît.Use this if the server is young and you're on 'tu' terms.
- Une pression, s'il vous plaît.If you specifically want a draft beer.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'une'
The 'u' sound is tricky; it's not like the English 'oo'. Try saying 'ee' and rounding your lips.
Silent 'e' at the end
The final 'e' in 'bière' and 's'il vous plaît' is usually silent, so don't pronounce it.
A small cultural note
While 'une bière' is perfectly fine, you might also hear people ask for 'une pression' which specifically means a draft beer.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What kind of beer can I order?
You can just say 'une bière' and the server will likely ask you what kind you want. Or you can ask for 'une bière blonde' (lager) or 'une bière ambrée' (amber).
How do I ask for a glass of wine instead?
You would say 'Un verre de vin, s'il vous plaît.' If you want a specific type, you can say 'Un verre de vin rouge' (red) or 'Un verre de vin blanc' (white).
What if I want to order two beers?
You would say 'Deux bières, s'il vous plaît.' Just change 'une' (one) to 'deux' (two).
