French Phrase
Excuse-moi, c'est ma commande ?
Meaning
The speaker is politely asking whether a particular dish or item being served belongs to them, often used in a restaurant or café when there is confusion about who ordered what.
When to use
Use this phrase when you think a plate or a delivery might be yours but you want to verify politely. It’s informal, so it works well with friends, fellow diners, or staff you have a casual rapport with.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Excuse-moic'estmacommande?
Excuse-moi
Informal imperative of 'excuser' used to get someone's attention, similar to 'Excuse me' in English.
c'est
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est', meaning 'it is' or 'this is'.
ma
Possessive adjective for feminine singular nouns; matches the gender of 'commande'.
commande
Noun meaning 'order' (as in a restaurant or online purchase). It is feminine.
?
Question mark turns the statement into a polite request for confirmation.
🗨In Conversation
Excuse-moi, c'est ma commande ?
Excuse me, is this my order?
Oui, c'est votre steak‑frites.
Yes, it’s your steak and fries.
✕Common Mistakes
Excuse‑moi, c'est mon commande ?
‘Commande’ is feminine; use ‘ma’ instead of ‘mon’.
Excuse‑moi, c’est ma command ?
Missing the final ‘e’ on ‘commande’ and the accent on ‘c’est’.
Excuse‑moi, c’est ma commande.
The phrase is a question, so you need a question mark or rising intonation.
↔Alternatives
Pardon, c'est ma commande ?
Pardon, is this my order?
C'est mon plat ?
Is this my dish?
Est‑ce que c'est ma commande ?
Is this my order?
Cultural Tip
In French dining, it’s common to ask for clarification before digging in. While 'Excuse‑moi' is informal, you can switch to the polite 'Excusez‑moi' when speaking to waitstaff you don’t know well. Also, remember that 'commande' is feminine, so the possessive must be 'ma', not 'mon'.