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Arranging a carpool in French by text
You booked a carpool (covoiturage) ride. Text the driver in French to confirm the meeting point, your luggage, the price and the time.
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In short
For le covoiturage, confirm the meeting point (le point de rendez-vous), your luggage (j'ai une valise moyenne), and the time. Be on time: drivers often leave without late passengers. Je suis en route (I'm on my way) and je suis arrivé(e) are key texts.
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- Bonjour ! Je confirme : départ demain 8 h, parking de la gare sud.Hello! I confirm: departure tomorrow 8 am, south station car park.
Confirm and mention luggage
- Pas de problème, le coffre est grand.No problem, the boot is big.
- Je porte une veste rouge, voiture grise.I'm wearing a red jacket, grey car.
You're arriving
- Je vous vois 👋I can see you.
Payment question
Phrases from the conversation
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le covoiturage | carpooling |
| le point de rendez-vous | meeting point |
| le coffre | the boot |
| Je suis en route. | I'm on my way. |
| J'arrive dans 2 minutes. | I'll be there in 2 minutes. |
| payer en espèces | to pay cash |
Carpooling is hugely popular in France for long distances, often cheaper than the train. Drivers and passengers usually say vous by text, then switch to tu in the car if the mood is friendly. Most platforms take payment online, so there's nothing to pay in the car.
- Je suis sur la route.Je suis en route.
En route = on my way.
- Je vais être dans 2 minutes.J'arrive dans 2 minutes.
Dans + time, with arriver.