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Arrange a home maintenance visit in French: times and access
Agree a maintenance time slot, say when you are home and explain who will open the door. French phrases with replies, a confirmation message and a quiz.
- B1
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In short
Give your availability, agree a day and a time window, then say who will open the door. Je serai sur place pour vous ouvrir means “I’ll be there to let you in”. Repeat the agreed details in a short message.
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1. Explain the scheduling problem
Use vous throughout the call.
2. Agree a new day and window
3. Give directions to your door
4. Ask about the visit
How do you arrange a repair visit in French?
Bonjour, je vous confirme le rendez-vous de jeudi, entre 14 h et 16 h, pour vérifier le chauffage. Je serai chez moi pour vous ouvrir. L’entrée est dans la cour, à droite, et mon appartement est au deuxième étage. Merci et à jeudi !
Hello, I’m confirming Thursday’s appointment, between 2 pm and 4 pm, to check the heating. I’ll be at home to let you in. The entrance is on the right in the courtyard, and my flat is on the second floor. Thank you and see you on Thursday!
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entre 14 h et 16 h | A window between 2 pm and 4 pm. |
| à 14 h | At 2 pm. |
| à partir de 14 h | From 2 pm onwards. |
| pendant une demi-heure | For half an hour. |
In the call, Tuesday morning is the first offer. Thursday afternoon is the accepted appointment. The arrival window is two hours; the check itself should take half an hour. Devrait durer gives an expected duration. If the technician offers a new time, repeat the day as well as the hours.