Dialogue
Leaving the hotel early: ask for breakfast in French
Read and practise a hotel conversation about a 6.30 am departure, a takeaway breakfast, what is included and where to collect it.
- A2
- 12 lines
- Practice mode
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In short
Say when you leave the hotel: Je dois partir à 6 h 30 demain. Ask Est-ce que vous proposez un petit-déjeuner à emporter ? Then check its contents, price and collection time before ordering.
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| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 6 h 15 | Takeaway breakfast ready at reception |
| 6 h 30 | Guest leaves the hotel |
| 7 h | Breakfast room opens |
- Reception
Bonjour, je vous écoute.
English
Hello, how can I help?
- You
Bonjour, à quelle heure commence le petit-déjeuner ?
Ask when breakfast starts.
English
Hello, what time does breakfast start?
- Reception
À 7 h, dans la salle du rez-de-chaussée.
English
At 7 am, in the ground-floor dining room.
- You
Je dois quitter l’hôtel à 6 h 30 demain. Est-ce que vous proposez un petit-déjeuner à emporter ?
Give your hotel departure time and ask for a takeaway breakfast.
English
I need to leave the hotel at 6.30 tomorrow. Do you offer a takeaway breakfast?
- Reception
Oui, nous pouvons préparer un sac pour 6 h 15.
English
Yes, we can prepare a bag for 6.15.
- You
Qu’est-ce qu’il contient ?
Ask what is in the bag.
English
What does it contain?
- Reception
Un croissant, une pomme et une petite bouteille de jus d’orange.
English
A croissant, an apple and a small bottle of orange juice.
- You
Est-ce compris dans ma réservation ?
Ask whether your booking covers it.
English
Is it included in my booking?
- Reception
Oui, votre réservation comprend le petit-déjeuner. Le sac est compris aussi.
English
Yes, your booking includes breakfast. The bag is included too.
- You
Très bien. Je voudrais en commander un, s’il vous plaît. Je le récupère ici ?
Order one bag and check the collection point.
English
Very good. I would like to order one, please. Do I collect it here?
- Reception
Oui, à la réception, à partir de 6 h 15. Quel est votre numéro de chambre ?
English
Yes, at reception, from 6.15. What is your room number?
- You
La chambre 208. Merci, je passerai à 6 h 15.
Give room 208 and confirm collection at 6.15.
English
Room 208. Thank you, I will come by at 6.15.
The takeaway breakfast
Find:
Included or extra?
C’est compris.It is included.
Focus: The booking covers this option.
Le sac est compris dans votre réservation.
The bag is included in your booking.
C’est en supplément.It costs extra.
Focus: Ask for the amount before ordering.
Quel est le supplément ?
How much is the extra charge?
In practice mode, say your lines from the English cues. Keep the hotel departure time distinct from a train or flight time: Mon train part à 7 h 10 and Je quitte l’hôtel à 6 h 30 give reception different information. Pour 6 h 15 sets the preparation target; à partir de 6 h 15 tells you when collection starts.