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French cultural poster labels: résa, tarif réduit and complet

Edited by Chris Lee · Updated · About the library

Decode résa, tarif réduit, complet and other French programme labels. Match each to its practical meaning and separate limited places from a sold-out event.

In short

Résa is an informal shortening of réservation; complet means all available places are taken. Tarif réduit names a lower price for eligible visitors, with conditions supplied by the programme. Places limitées says capacity is limited, not that the event is already sold out.

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A theatre foyer with terracotta seats, an open auditorium doorway and a blank blue ticket.
Programme labels tell a visitor when to reserve, bring proof or choose another session. Illustration: Atelier

A compact cultural poster often saves space with short labels. Most labels below are ordinary words or phrases; résa is the abbreviation. The practice extracts spell out the conditions that matter, so you can connect the wording to a concrete next step.

Petites lignes du programme

Atelier · extrait A

Résa obligatoire. Places limitées.

Concert · extrait B

Tarif normal : 8 €. Tarif réduit : 5 € sur justificatif.

Le programme ne précise pas ici les catégories admises au tarif réduit.

Visite · extrait C

Complet.

Exposition · extrait D

Entrée libre, sans résa.

Each programme extract has its own conditions; read a label with its entry.

Match each programme expression to its meaning

Tap one on the left, then its partner on the right.

Limited is different from full

Places limitées describes capacity. It can explain why a reservation is required even while some places remain. Complet says the available places have all been taken for the entry in question. It does not automatically describe every other date or activity in the programme.

A reduced rate has stated eligibility conditions

Sur justificatif means the visitor must show the proof required for that rate. The extract gives the lower amount but does not list eligible categories. The useful question is Qui peut bénéficier du tarif réduit ? You cannot decide eligibility merely from the label tarif réduit.

La réservation est obligatoire : comment peut-on réserver ?

A reservation is required: how can we book?

Résa obligatoire tells you a booking is needed. It does not identify the method unless the programme also names one, such as en ligne or par téléphone. In a formal message, write réservation in full; résa is useful to recognise on a short notice or in a casual exchange.

Question 1No account needed
Does places limitées necessarily mean sold out?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

No, it describes limited capacity. The label does not say every place has been taken.

Question 2No account needed
What does sur justificatif require for the reduced rate?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Proof of the required eligibility. The phrase means the relevant evidence must be shown.

Question 3No account needed
Does résa obligatoire tell you the booking method by itself?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

No, the method needs separate information. The expression states the need to book but not how.

Read the smallest line with the same care as the event title. A short phrase can change the action you need to take: reserve, bring proof, use the on-site desk or choose another available session.

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