French Phrase
Le service est compris ?
Meaning
This question asks whether a particular service—such as breakfast, Wi‑Fi, or cleaning—is included in the price you are paying. It is a polite way to confirm what is covered before you commit to a purchase or reservation.
When to use
Use it in hotels, restaurants, car rentals, or any situation where you need to know if an extra amenity is already part of the cost. It works both in formal settings (e.g., speaking to a concierge) and in casual conversations with staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Leserviceestcompris?
Le (definite article)
The masculine singular definite article used before a noun that is known to the listener.
service (noun)
A masculine noun meaning ‘service’ (e.g., a hotel service, a meal, Wi‑Fi).
est (être)
Third‑person singular present of the verb ‘to be’, used here as a copula linking subject and adjective.
compris (past participle as adjective)
The past participle of ‘comprendre’ used adjectivally to mean ‘included’; it agrees in gender and number with the subject (here masculine singular).
Question formation
The sentence ends with a question mark; in spoken French the intonation rises, while written French can also use inversion (Le service est‑il compris ?) for a more formal tone.
🗨In Conversation
Le service est compris ?
Is the service included?
Oui, le petit‑déjeuner et le Wi‑Fi sont compris dans le tarif.
Yes, breakfast and Wi‑Fi are included in the rate.
✕Common Mistakes
Le service est comprise ?
‘Comprise’ is the feminine form; ‘service’ is masculine, so the correct form is ‘compris’.
Le service sont compris ?
The subject ‘service’ is singular; use ‘est’ not ‘sont’.
Le service est‑compris ?
Do not hyphenate; the verb and past participle stay separate.
↔Alternatives
Le service est‑il compris ?
Is the service included?
Est‑ce que le service est compris ?
Is the service included?
Le service est inclus ?
Is the service included?
Cultural Tip
In French, the inversion form (Le service est‑il compris ?) sounds more formal and is common in written requests or when speaking to someone you don’t know well. In everyday spoken French, most people simply raise their intonation at the end of the statement, as shown above. Also, ‘compris’ is masculine; you would say ‘la taxe est comprise’ for a feminine noun, but with ‘service’ you keep the masculine form.