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DELF B1 French phrases: registration for a free library event

Edited by Chris Lee · Updated · About the library

Discuss free entry and advance registration in French. Ask about booking at reception, answer a price objection and practise an accessible alternative.

In short

Separate the price from the booking step: L’entrée resterait gratuite, mais il faudrait s’inscrire. Then ask how people can register if they cannot use the online form.

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La médiathèque prépare une rencontre gratuite avec une illustratrice. Elle envisage une inscription préalable pour prévoir le nombre de participants. Certaines personnes ne peuvent pas s’inscrire en ligne. L’équipe cherche encore une autre possibilité.

The media library is preparing a free event with an illustrator. It is considering advance registration to plan participant numbers. Some people cannot register online. The team is still looking for another option.

1

Ask what registration changes

The proposal keeps entry free. Ask about the practical step.

YouL’entrée resterait-elle gratuite même avec une inscription ?Would entry still be free even with registration?
Library teamOui, l’inscription servirait à prévoir le nombre de participants.Yes, registration would help us plan participant numbers.
YouJe comprends. Comment les personnes qui ne peuvent pas utiliser Internet pourraient-elles s’inscrire ?I understand. How could people who cannot use the internet register?
Library teamNous cherchons encore une autre possibilité.We are still looking for another option.
2

Suggest a second booking channel

Use the conditional to put forward a practical option.

YouPourrait-on aussi s’inscrire à l’accueil de la médiathèque ?Could people also register at the media library’s reception?
Library teamIl faudrait vérifier si l’équipe peut s’en charger.We would need to check whether the team can handle that.
YouJe serais favorable à l’inscription si les deux démarches étaient possibles.I would support registration if both methods were possible.
Library teamNous allons examiner cette proposition avant d’annoncer les modalités.We will consider that proposal before announcing the arrangements.
3

Answer a price objection

Try these lines when another participant challenges the proposal.

Library teamS’il faut s’inscrire, ce n’est plus gratuit !If you have to register, it is no longer free!
YouS’inscrire et payer sont deux choses différentes. Ici, l’entrée resterait gratuite.Registering and paying are two different things. Here, entry would remain free.
Library teamMais certaines personnes auront du mal à remplir le formulaire.But some people will struggle to fill in the form.
YouOui, c’est pour cela que je propose aussi une inscription à l’accueil.Yes, that is why I am also suggesting registration at reception.

At the event

Keep the two questions clear
QuestionWhat it asks
Combien coûte l’entrée ?The price.
Comment peut-on s’inscrire ?The booking method.
Peut-on venir sans inscription ?Whether booking is compulsory.
Question 1No account needed
Someone says registration means paying. Which reply matches the proposal?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

L’entrée resterait gratuite.. The proposal keeps entry free and gives registration a planning purpose.

Question 2No account needed
The team says it must check reception staffing. What is the status of reception booking?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

It is a suggested option being checked.. The team will examine the proposal before announcing arrangements.

Question 3No account needed
Which question asks whether someone can attend without booking?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Peut-on venir sans inscription ?. This question asks directly about attendance without registration.

Give your own view

Choose a position: support registration with two booking channels, or ask the team to settle the access question first. Give one reason. Your partner then says reception is only open while they are at work. Suggest a question the team should investigate next.

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