Phrasebook
At the hotel in French: check-in, room problems and checkout
Practise 32 French hotel phrases in four scenes: check in, report a room problem, ask about breakfast and check out. Includes staff replies and a quiz.
- A2
- 32 phrases
- 4 situations
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In short
Start with Bonjour, j’ai une réservation au nom de… At reception, je voudrais and pourriez-vous help you make clear, polite requests. These four scenes cover arriving, reporting a problem, arranging breakfast and settling your bill, with the replies you need to understand.
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Checking in
Give the booking name, confirm the stay and ask how to reach your room.
A problem in the room
State the room number, name the problem and ask for a solution.
Breakfast and an early start
Check what is included and give a time when you ask for an arrangement.
Checking out and paying
Ask about an unfamiliar charge before you pay.
How do you report a problem in a French hotel?
| French | English |
|---|---|
| La carte ne fonctionne pas. | The key card doesn’t work. |
| Il manque une serviette. | A towel is missing. |
| La chambre est trop bruyante. | The room is too noisy. |
| La fenêtre ne ferme pas. | The window won’t close. |
La chambre is feminine: une autre chambre, elle est prête, je peux la voir. Compris dans le prix means included in the price; offert means complimentary. For a specific request, give the item and the time: un petit-déjeuner à emporter à six heures et quart.