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Food & DiningMonday 7 September 2026

Je voudrais un tableau de fromages avec du pain frais

Pronunciation: zhuh voo-dreh uh tab-loh duh froh-mahzh ah-vek duh pan freh

Meaning: I would like a cheese board with fresh bread

In France, a "plateau de fromages" (cheese board) is a classic way to end a meal, and requesting it with "pain frais" (fresh bread) shows appreciation for proper French dining customs.

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