A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Can i see the dessert menu" in French
Politely ask for the dessert menu in French restaurants to make your sweet choices.
Puis-je voir la carte des desserts ?
pweezh vwar la kahrt day dess-AIRneutral
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Use this phrase when you've finished your main course and are ready to look at the dessert options. It's the standard way to ask your server for the dessert list.
Alternatives
- Est-ce que je peux voir la carte des desserts ?Slightly more conversational than the target phrase.
- La carte des desserts, s'il vous plaît ?More direct and common in very casual settings.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'puis-je'
The 'puis' is pronounced 'pwee', not like 'puppy'.
Silent 's' in 'desserts'
The final 's' in 'desserts' is pronounced, so it sounds like 'dess-AIR'.
Forgetting 'des'
You need 'des' (of the) before 'desserts' to make it 'the dessert menu'.
A small cultural note
In many French restaurants, the dessert options are often listed on the main menu, or the server will simply list them verbally. Asking specifically for a dessert menu is perfectly fine, though.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
what is the difference between carte and menu in french restaurant
A 'carte' is the full list of dishes available, while a 'menu' usually refers to a set meal with a fixed price and limited choices.
how to ask for dessert in french
You can ask 'Puis-je voir la carte des desserts ?' or more casually 'La carte des desserts, s'il vous plaît ?' to see the dessert options.
is it rude to ask for the dessert menu in france
Not at all, it's a normal part of dining out. Asking politely with 's'il vous plaît' is always appreciated.
