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At the heart of Lyon's reputation as France's gastronomic capital is a traditional establishment, le bouchon. Bon appétit!
Hakim talks to waiter - Bonjour, Monsieur. Vous avez une table ?
- Hello. Have you got a table?		 - Oui, bien sûr.
- Yes, of course.

Waiter shows Hakim to a table - Pour combien de personnes ?
- For how many people?		 - Pour une personne.
- For one person.

Hakim points at blackboard as waiter takes order - Vous avez choisi  ?
- Are you ready to order?		 - Oui, un plat du jour, s’il vous plaît.
- Yes, the day's special, please.

A bottle of red wine and a carafe of water - Et comme boisson  ?
- And to drink?		 - Un pot de vin rouge et une carafe d’eau,
   s’il vous plaît.
- A small bottle of red wine and a carafe
   of water, please.

The waiter hands over the bill - L’addition, s’il vous plaît.
- The bill please.		 - Voilà, Monsieur.
- There you are.

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