# How to Say “The bill” in French

**L'addition** /ladisjˈɔ̃/: The bill

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “L'addition” is /ladisjˈɔ̃/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Parisian Café Culture](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/parisian-caf-culture.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## “The bill” in Other Languages

- Spanish: [la cuenta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-bill.md)
- Italian: [il conto](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/the-bill.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "L'addition" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /ladisjˈɔ̃/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "L'addition" mean in English?

"L'addition" translates to "The bill" in English. It belongs to the Parisian Café Culture category.

### Is "L'addition" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Parisian Café Culture Phrases

- ["I would like" → Je voudrais](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/i-would-like.md): /ʒə- vudʁˈɛ/
- ["a coffee with cream" → un café crème](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-coffee-with-cream.md): /œ̃ kafˈe kʁˈɛm/
- ["a carafe" → une carafe](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-carafe.md): /yn kaʁˈaf/
- ["water" → eau](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/water.md): /ˈo/
- ["of water" → d'eau](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/of-water.md): /dˈo/
- ["Please" → S'il vous plaît](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/please-1.md): /sil vu plˈɛ/

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