Almost all restaurants in Paris will have some English speaking staff, but it's not always the case in small shops. You'll also find that you get better service when you attempt to speak French in restaurants.
The menu, please
la carte, s'il vous plaît.
Could I please get the bill (typically used asking for the bill in a restaurant)
L'addition, s'il vous plait
I'm just looking
Je regarde seulement
A bottle of tap water (if you just ask for d'eau in a restaurant, typically you'll be served bottle water which is a common tourist mistake)
une carafe d'eau
That is all
C'est tout
I'm finished.
J'ai fini
Can you please clear the plates?
Pouvez-vous débarrasser la table
Can I try it on?
Est-ce que je peux l'essayer?
How much is it?
C'est combien?
Do you accept American dollars?
Acceptez-vous les dollars américains?
Do you accept traveler's checks/credit cards?
Acceptez-vous des chèques de voyage/ les cartes de credit?
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