Dialogue

French campsite dialogue: ask to change a flooded pitch

Explain a waterlogged campsite pitch in French, compare two alternatives and agree a move. Includes a translated dialogue and traveller practice.

In short

At reception, say Notre emplacement est inondé and ask Est-ce qu’on peut changer d’emplacement ? Check that the replacement is dry, large enough and available for the rest of your stay.

A camping tent on a waterlogged pitch, campers looking toward a dry grassy spot beneath nearby trees.
A wet campsite prompts changer d’emplacement. Illustration: Atelier
Your lines are hidden in practice mode. Say them aloud, then reveal to compare.
  1. Réceptionniste

    Bonjour madame. Tout se passe bien ?

    English

    Hello. Is everything going well?

  2. Campeuse

    Bonjour. Après la pluie de cette nuit, notre emplacement est inondé.

    Explain that last night’s rain has flooded your pitch.

    English

    Hello. After last night’s rain, our pitch is flooded.

  3. Réceptionniste

    Quel est votre numéro d’emplacement ?

    English

    What is your pitch number?

  4. Campeuse

    Le 24. Il y a de l’eau sous la tente, et le sol est très mouillé.

    Give pitch 24 and describe the water under the tent.

    English

    Number 24. There’s water under the tent, and the ground is very wet.

  5. Réceptionniste

    Je comprends. Je peux vous proposer le 38, près de la piscine.

    English

    I understand. I can offer you number 38, near the swimming pool.

  6. Campeuse

    Est-ce qu’il est assez grand pour une tente de quatre personnes ?

    Check the size for a four-person tent.

    English

    Is it big enough for a four-person tent?

  7. Réceptionniste

    Oui, mais il y a encore quelques flaques. Le 52 est plus sec.

    English

    Yes, but there are still a few puddles. Number 52 is drier.

  8. Campeuse

    Où se trouve le 52 ? Nous avons besoin d’électricité.

    Ask where pitch 52 is and mention electricity.

    English

    Where is number 52? We need electricity.

  9. Réceptionniste

    Au fond du camping, près des arbres. Il y a une borne électrique juste à côté.

    English

    At the far end of the campsite, near the trees. There’s an electricity hook-up right beside it.

  10. Campeuse

    Est-ce qu’on peut le voir avant de déplacer nos affaires ?

    Ask to see it before moving your belongings.

    English

    Can we see it before moving our things?

  11. Réceptionniste

    Bien sûr. Je vous accompagne. Vous restez jusqu’à dimanche, c’est bien ça ?

    English

    Of course. I’ll go with you. You’re staying until Sunday, is that right?

  12. Campeuse

    Oui. Le 52 est disponible jusqu’à dimanche ?

    Check that number 52 is available until Sunday.

    English

    Yes. Is number 52 available until Sunday?

  13. Réceptionniste

    Oui, et le prix reste le même. Vous pouvez vous installer dès maintenant.

    English

    Yes, and the price stays the same. You can move in now.

  14. Campeuse

    Très bien, nous prenons le 52. Pourriez-vous nous prêter un chariot ?

    Accept pitch 52 and ask to borrow a trolley.

    English

    Very good, we’ll take number 52. Could you lend us a trolley?

  15. Réceptionniste

    Oui, il y en a un derrière la réception. Rapportez-le après le déménagement.

    English

    Yes, there’s one behind reception. Bring it back after the move.

  16. Campeuse

    Merci. Nous allons d’abord voir l’emplacement, puis déplacer la tente.

    Thank the receptionist and confirm the order: view first, move second.

    English

    Thank you. We’ll look at the pitch first, then move the tent.

How do you describe a problem at a campsite in French?

One problem, a practical consequence, a request
FrenchEnglishUse
Il y a de l’eau sous la tente.There is water under the tent.Locate the problem.
Le sol est très mouillé.The ground is very wet.Describe the condition.
Nous avons besoin d’électricité.We need electricity.State a requirement for the replacement.
Le prix reste le même ?Does the price stay the same?Check before agreeing to move.

Around the pitch

Question 1No account needed
Why does pitch 38 not solve the problem as well as pitch 52?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

It still has puddles.. The receptionist mentions puddles on pitch 38 and says pitch 52 is drier.

Question 2No account needed
What has been confirmed for pitch 52?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

It is available until Sunday at the same price.. The receptionist confirms availability until Sunday and says the price stays the same.

Question 3No account needed
You want to inspect the pitch first. What do you say?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Est-ce qu’on peut le voir avant de déplacer nos affaires ?. The question requests a visit before you start moving your belongings.