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Ask to view a flat in French: A2 email task and model

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Write a French flat-viewing email with a listing reference, two clear time windows and a question about furniture. Includes a task, model and checklist.

In short

Start with Je vous contacte au sujet de l’appartement…, then give the listing reference and two possible viewing times. Use Serait-il possible de le visiter… ? and ask for the detail you still need.

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An adult at a small French kitchen table uses a laptop with a completely blank screen beside a plain key and an unlettered closed folder.
The writer asks serait-il possible de le visiter ?. Illustration: Atelier
The listing and your diary
DetailYour notes
ListingAppartement L27, rue des Lilas
Message sentle 10 août
Housing neededà partir du 1er septembre
Possible visitsle 12 août de 9 h à 12 h ; le 14 août après 17 h
QuestionL’appartement est-il meublé ?
A2 · Production écrite · practice taskNot an official exam paper

Vous cherchez un logement pour le 1er septembre. Le 10 août, vous écrivez à l’agence au sujet de l’appartement L27, rue des Lilas. Demandez une visite, proposez les deux créneaux de vos notes et demandez si le logement est meublé.

(60 mots minimum)

You need a home from 1 September. On 10 August, email the agency about flat L27 on rue des Lilas. Ask for a viewing, offer both time windows in your notes and ask whether the flat is furnished.

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Read a model answer

Objet : Demande de visite — appartement L27

Bonjour,

Je vous contacte au sujet de l’appartement L27, rue des Lilas. Je cherche un logement à partir du 1er septembre. Serait-il possible de le visiter le 12 août entre 9 h et 12 h, ou le 14 août après 17 h ? Pourriez-vous aussi me préciser s’il est meublé ? Merci de me confirmer le créneau qui vous convient.

Cordialement,

Adam Morel

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Furniture you can ask about

How do you ask to view a flat in French?

Je suis disponible le 14 août après 17 h.

I am available on 14 August after 5 pm.

This gives your availability. The agency can choose a time within that window.

Je vous confirme ma présence le 14 août à 17 h 30.

I confirm that I will attend on 14 August at 5.30 pm.

Use this once the agency has offered that exact appointment.

The model asks about furniture because the listing notes leave that detail open. When you adapt it, replace L27 and the street with the details from your advert. A short, exact reference helps the agency find the right flat; the two windows make the next reply easier.

Question 1No account needed
Which phrase identifies the desired start of the housing period?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

à partir du 1er septembre. The September date is when accommodation is needed. Both August dates concern viewing availability.

Question 2No account needed
The agency offers 14 August at 17 h 30. Which reply confirms it?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Je vous confirme ma présence le 14 août à 17 h 30.. The confirmation repeats the exact date and time offered by the agency.

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