I'D LIKE (COCA COLA)

SHOPPING FOR SOMETHING TO DRINK

Je voudrais une canette de coca s'il vous plaît.
I'd like a can of coke, please.

LEVEL: MODERATE

This flashcard supports page 36 of the Skoldo Book Two Pupil Book.

GRAMMAR
In English we tend to ask for things without mentioning the person we are talking to.
Example: Good morning, I'd like some bread, please.
In France, they tend to acknowlege the person they are talking to.
Monsieur (a man)
Madame (a woman)
Mademoiselle (a much younger woman)
Example: Bonjour, Madame, je voudrais de la confiture s'il vous plaît.

la bouteille - the bottle une bouteille de - a bottle of
la tasse - the cup une tasse de - a cup of
le verre - the glass un verre de - a glass of
la canette - the can une canette de - a can of
la carafe - the jug une carafe de - a jug of

NB un verre d’eau - a glass of water

C’est bon! It/that tastes good!