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At the library in French: join, borrow and return a book

Edited by Chris Lee · Updated · About the library

Explore a French library, ask how to join and borrow a novel, and check the return date. Eight picture labels and a short reception exchange.

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Start with Comment puis-je m’inscrire à la bibliothèque ? To take a book home, ask Est-ce que je peux emprunter ce livre ? Finish with À quelle date dois-je le rapporter ? to get the return date.

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Explore the library: find the desk, books and return box

A bright neighbourhood library seen from slightly above. An entrance door opens beside a staffed reception desk. On the desk are a blank membership card and a b
Une première visite
  1. Adam

    Bonjour, est-ce que je peux lire les livres ici sans carte ?

    Hello, can I read the books here without a card?

  2. Bibliothécaire

    Oui, vous pouvez les consulter sur place. Pour les emprunter, il faut vous inscrire.

    Yes, you can read them on site. To borrow them, you need to register.

  3. Adam

    Comment puis-je m’inscrire ? Et combien coûte l’inscription ?

    How can I register? And how much does membership cost?

  4. Bibliothécaire

    L’inscription est gratuite ici. Remplissez ce formulaire ; les justificatifs à apporter sont indiqués au verso.

    Membership is free here. Fill in this form; the supporting documents to bring are listed on the back.

  5. Adam

    Merci. Après mon inscription, je pourrai emprunter ce roman ?

    Thank you. After registering, will I be able to borrow this novel?

  6. Bibliothécaire

    Oui. Lors de l’emprunt, nous vous donnerons la date de retour.

    Yes. When you borrow it, we will give you the return date.

consulter sur placeread on site

Focus: The item stays in the library.

Je consulte ce dictionnaire sur place.
I am consulting this dictionary in the library.

emprunterborrow

Focus: You take the item away and bring it back.

Je voudrais emprunter ce livre.
I would like to borrow this book.

Une fois la carte prête
  1. Adam

    À quelle date dois-je rapporter ce roman ?

    By what date do I need to bring this novel back?

  2. Bibliothécaire

    Le 24 mai. La date est indiquée sur votre reçu.

    24 May. The date is on your receipt.

  3. Adam

    Très bien, je le rapporterai avant cette date. Merci !

    Very good, I will bring it back before that date. Thank you!

Question 1No account needed
What can Adam do before registering in this exchange?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Read books on site. The librarian permits reading on site and says registration is needed to borrow books.

Question 2No account needed
Which question asks for a return date?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

À quelle date dois-je rapporter ce livre ?. À quelle date asks for the date; rapporter means bring back in this question.

Question 3No account needed
Where are the required supporting documents listed?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

On the back of the form. Au verso means on the back. The librarian points to the form.

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