addition
/a.di.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase "bill" can be translated into French as addition or facture.
Meaning: invoice (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| addition | /a.di.sjɔ̃/ | feminine |
| facture | /fak.tyʁ/ | feminine |
Both terms refer to a bill or an invoice, but they are used in different contexts. facture is used for commercial or professional transactions.
Which one should you use?
Use facture when referring to a commercial invoice, such as a utility bill or a bill for professional services.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word addition has 3 syllables and is pronounced /a.di.sjɔ̃/.
When do people say it?
When asking for the bill in a restaurant, it is common to say L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
Did you know?
- The word facture can also refer to the specific way an artist has applied paint to a canvas or the texture of a surface in an art context.
- In France, asking for l'addition usually triggers a cultural ritual where the waiter brings the check to the table, as paying at a counter is less common than in the US or UK.
- The word addition is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was brought into French through scholarly writing rather than evolving naturally from spoken Old French.
Examples in context
- Elle a payé la facture.She has paid the bill.This sentence shows how to use facture in the context of paying a bill.Tatoeba #12197497 by Rovo, translation #8910230 by sundown
- On a partagé l'addition.We split the bill.This sentence is useful for expressing the idea of splitting an addition.Tatoeba #9987180 by lbdx, translation #4502262 by CK
- Elle a réglé l'addition.She's paid the bill.This sentence demonstrates the use of addition when settling a bill.Tatoeba #12197500 by Rovo, translation #8910231 by sundown
- J'aimerais régler la note, s'il vous plaît.I would like to pay the bill, please.
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Example conversation
At a restaurant after a meal.
- ManonExcusez-moi, l'addition s'il vous plaît.Excuse me, the bill please.
- LucasBien sûr, la voici.Of course, here it is.
- ManonLucas, tu veux payer l'addition ?Lucas, do you want to pay the bill?
- LucasOui, je m'en occupe.Yes, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bill” translations and entries addition, facture, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries addition, facture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
