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Questions & Answers about Merci pour la carte.
Why does it translate to "the menu" when the French word is la carte?
In French restaurants, la carte refers to the physical menu you read from. The word le menu is a bit of a false friend because it usually refers to a fixed-price meal (like a "set menu" or "combo deal"). So when the waiter hands you the booklet, you thank them for la carte.
Is it always merci pour when thanking someone for something?
How do I use this with Je voudrais, since that is what this lesson is teaching?
Do I pronounce the 'e' at the end of carte?
No, the 'e' at the end of carte is silent. It sounds very similar to the English word "cart", just with a softer French 't' and a French 'r' sound in the middle.