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What does 'service compris' on a French restaurant bill mean?

Service compris means service is included.

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  1. Service is included in the bill. ✔
  2. You must tip extra.
  3. Water is included.

Why: Service compris means the service charge is already included. You do not need to add an extra tip.

Huh, didn't know that: French rules say a restaurant's posted prices must already include service, marked Prix service compris.

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With service compris, the only tip I give is that the croissant was great.
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References

Answer: Service is included in the bill.. Service compris means the service charge is already included. You do not need to add an extra tip.

  1. Le Robert, service dictionnaire.lerobert.com/definition/service
    Rémunération de ce travail. Le service est compris.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. DGCCRF (economie.gouv.fr), Restaurants: droits et obligations www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/les-fiches-pratiques/restaurants-droits-et-obligations-des-professionnels
    le prix affiché s'entend taxes et services compris
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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