Which would be correct and more polite when ordering in a restaurant: J’ai envie de…or je voudrais?

Alexandra V.C1Kwiziq community member

Which would be correct and more polite when ordering in a restaurant: J’ai envie de…or je voudrais?

This question relates to:French lesson "Avoir envie de = To feel like, want to (French Expressions with avoir)"

Asked 2 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Alexandra,

Either would be understood but in my experience just to say "Je vais prendre ...." would be perfectly polite and sound more natural.

Bonne journée

Jim

Like12 years ago

Alexandra V.C1Kwiziq community member

Thank you, Jim. Bonne journée à vous aussi.

Like02 years ago

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Which would be correct and more polite when ordering in a restaurant: J’ai envie de…or je voudrais?

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