How to Ask 'Is Breakfast Included?' in French at Hotels
Learn to ask whether breakfast is included in your hotel rate, understand typical replies about times and options, and use polite hotel French.
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When you check into a French hotel, one of the most useful questions you can ask is whether breakfast is included. In French, this is usually expressed with the phrase 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?' You will also hear staff mention serving times and breakfast types. This lesson teaches you the exact question, how to understand the answer, and how to ask follow-up questions about times and options. All examples use standard contemporary French; where usage differs in Canada or Belgium, this is noted.
By the end, you can…
- ask whether breakfast is included in my hotel rate.
- understand a simple reply about breakfast times and options.
- ask what time breakfast is served and whether it costs extra.
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Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?
Is breakfast included?
luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay eh-teel a(n)-klew
Standard polite question. The inverted form 'est-il' is common in writing and careful speech. In everyday conversation you may also hear 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?'.
Le petit-déjeuner est compris dans le prix ?
Is breakfast included in the price?
luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay eh ko(n)-pree da(n) luh pree
'Compris' means included or included in the price. This wording is very common at hotel reception.
À quelle heure est servi le petit-déjeuner ?
What time is breakfast served?
ah kel ur eh ser-vee luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay
Use this to ask about serving hours. The answer often starts with 'De' plus a time, for example 'De 7 h à 10 h'.
Le petit-déjeuner est-il en supplément ?
Is breakfast extra?
luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay eh-teel a(n) sew-play-ma(n)
'En supplément' means at an extra charge. Use this if you want to know whether breakfast costs more.
Quel type de petit-déjeuner proposez-vous ?
What kind of breakfast do you offer?
kel teep duh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay pro-poh-zay voo
Useful for asking about continental, buffet or other breakfast options. In France, 'petit-déjeuner continental' and 'buffet' are common labels.
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Useful pattern
The core pattern is 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?' You can replace 'inclus' with other adjectives: 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il compris ?' or 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il en supplément ?' The question word order with 'est-il' is polite and clear. In less formal speech, French speakers often use 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?' Both are correct; the second is easier for beginners because it keeps normal word order after 'est-ce que'.
When to use it
Use these questions at check-in, before booking, or when you call reception. For example, at the front desk: 'Bonjour, le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?' If the answer is 'Oui, il est inclus', you can then ask 'À quelle heure est servi le petit-déjeuner ?' If the answer is 'Non, il est en supplément', you can ask 'Combien ça coûte ?' In Canada, 'déjeuner' alone often means breakfast, so you may hear 'Le déjeuner est-il inclus ?' In Belgium and Switzerland, 'petit-déjeuner' is standard, but 'déjeuner' can mean lunch in Belgium. Context and region matter.
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Bonjour, le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus dans le prix de la chambre ?
Hello, is breakfast included in the room price?bo(n)-zhoor, luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay eh-teel a(n)-klew da(n) luh pree duh lah sha(n)-bruhOui, il est inclus. Il est servi de 7 h à 10 h 30.
Yes, it is included. It is served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.wee, eel eh ta(n)-klew. eel eh ser-vee duh set ur ah deez ur tra(n)tTrès bien. C'est un buffet ou un petit-déjeuner continental ?
Very good. Is it a buffet or a continental breakfast?treh bya(n). seh tu(n) boo-fay oo u(n) puh-tee day-zhuh-nay ko(n)-tee-na(n)-talC'est un buffet. Si vous voulez, le petit-déjeuner en chambre est possible pour 5 euros de plus.
It is a buffet. If you want, breakfast in your room is possible for 5 euros more.seh tu(n) boo-fay. see voo voo-lay, luh puh-tee day-zhuh-nay a(n) sha(n)-bruh eh po-see-bluh poor sa(n)k uh-roh duh pluhsA little context goes a long way
In France, breakfast is often not included in the room rate, especially in budget hotels, and may be a simple continental breakfast with bread, butter, jam and coffee. In more expensive hotels, a buffet is common. Politeness matters: start with 'Bonjour' and use 's'il vous plaît' when asking for information. In Quebec, 'déjeuner' commonly means breakfast, while in France it usually means lunch; 'petit-déjeuner' is the safest term for breakfast across regions.
One thing to watch for
Saying 'Le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?' with a rising tone only, as in English.
Try this instead: This can sound abrupt or incomplete in careful French. Use 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?' or the inverted 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?' For example: 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus dans le prix ?' Both are polite and clear.
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1How do you ask 'Is breakfast included?' using the polite inverted form?
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Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?
This uses the inversion 'est-il', which is standard and polite. 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?' is also correct and slightly more conversational.
2A receptionist says 'Il est servi de 7 h à 10 h.' What does this mean?
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It is served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
'De... à...' means 'from... to...' for times. The 24-hour clock is common in French, so '7 h' means 7 a.m. in this context.
3How would you ask whether breakfast costs extra?
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Le petit-déjeuner est-il en supplément ?
'En supplément' means at an extra charge. You could also ask 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il payant ?' meaning 'Is breakfast paid/not free?'
Use 'Le petit-déjeuner est-il inclus ?' or 'Est-ce que le petit-déjeuner est inclus ?' to ask if breakfast is included, then ask 'À quelle heure ?' for times and 'en supplément ?' for extra charges. Remember that regional meanings of 'déjeuner' vary.
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