A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I'll have the same" in French
Say 'Je vais prendre la même chose' to order the same dish as someone else at a French restaurant.
Je vais prendre la même chose.
zhuh vay prahn-druh lah MEM shozeneutral
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This is perfect when you're dining with someone and want to order exactly what they're having. Just say it after they've ordered or when the waiter asks for your order.
Alternatives
- La même chose.Slightly more direct, good if you've already established rapport with the server.
- Pareil.Very casual, best used with friends or in very relaxed settings.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'prendrai'
The future tense 'prendrai' sounds like 'prahn-dray' and is less common here than 'vais prendre'.
Forgetting 'chose'
Just saying 'la même' can be unclear; 'la même chose' specifies 'the same thing'.
A small cultural note
While 'Je vais prendre la même chose' is standard, in very casual settings, a simple 'Pareil' (same) is also common and understood.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I want the same thing in French?
The most common way is 'Je vais prendre la même chose.' This literally means 'I am going to take the same thing.'
Is 'Pareil' okay at a restaurant?
'Pareil' means 'same' and is a very casual option. It's best used with people you know or in a very relaxed bistro.
What if I want the same drink?
You can use 'Je vais prendre la même chose' for drinks too, or be more specific like 'Je vais prendre le même vin' (I'll have the same wine).
