how to ask for the bill in french?

To ask for the bill in French, you have several polite and commonly used options:

Using "L'addition"

You can say:

• L'addition, s'il vous plaît. (The bill, please."135

Using "Puis-je avoir"

For a slightly more formal or polite way, you can say:

• Puis-je avoir l'addition s'il vous plaît ? (Can I get the bill, please?)4

Alternative: "La note"

Another acceptable way, though less commonly used in this context, is:

• La note, s'il vous plaît. (The check, please.)3

It's important to note that in France, it is considered polite to ask for the bill rather than waiting for it to be presented to you23.