commander
Commander means 'to order' — food at a restaurant, drinks at a café, or a package online. It looks like the English 'command', which is exactly how to remember it: you politely command your order. 'Nous aimerions commander' ('we'd like to order') is the phrase that gets a French waiter's attention.
Where you'll hear it
Maxime
Excusez-moi, nous aimerions commander.
Excuse me, we'd like to order.
Serveur
Bien sûr! Sur place ou à emporter ?
Of course! For here or to go?
Éva
Sur place, s'il vous plaît.
Here, please.
Maxime
Est-ce qu'on peut s'asseoir dehors?
Can we sit outside?
Serveur
Je vous écoute. Qu'aimeriez-vous commander ?
I'm listening. What would you like to order?
How it shows up
On peut commander une pizza ce soir ?
Can we order a pizza tonight?
J'ai commandé un café en terrasse.
I ordered a coffee on the terrace.
Tu as déjà commandé le dessert ?
Have you already ordered dessert?
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