The typical French menu includes: appetizer, main course, dessert, wine and special set meal. A more formal way to order food is: a salad, a soup, a fried steak or fish, a dessert, and finally a cup of coffee or tea. French people don't like drinking, so they only order mineral water or wine when eating. When it comes to wine, the classification is more detailed, such as: appetizers before meals, beef with red wine for main courses, fish and poultry with white wine, and desserts.
With a glass of after-dinner wine or something
Generally speaking, the French pay attention to "sharing meals" and "serving together". For example, a group of six friends eat French food. Whether it's the first course, the main course or the dessert, six people serve it at the same time. After all six people have finished eating, they will withdraw their dishes at the same time and serve them together.