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?

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

Alexandra V.C1Kwiziq community member

Thank you, Jim. Bonne journée à vous aussi. 

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

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