Dialogue
Trying a sports class in French: a conversation at reception
Ask about a beginner dance class, book a trial session and check what to bring. Practise your part in a complete A2 French dialogue.
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In short
Open with Je voudrais me renseigner sur le cours de danse. Then ask Est-il ouvert aux débutants ? and Est-ce qu’une séance d’essai est possible ? Check the time, price and equipment before confirming the booking.
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You are Nora. You have found a Wednesday dance class and want to try it. Read the whole conversation, then turn on practice mode: say each of your lines from the English cue before revealing it. Everyone uses vous at reception.
- Accueil
Bonjour ! Je peux vous aider ?
English
Hello! Can I help you?
- Nora
Bonjour, je voudrais me renseigner sur le cours de danse du mercredi.
Greet the receptionist and ask about the Wednesday dance class.
English
Hello, I’d like some information about the Wednesday dance class.
- Accueil
Bien sûr. Vous avez déjà suivi des cours de danse ?
English
Of course. Have you taken dance classes before?
- Nora
Non, jamais. Est-ce que ce cours est ouvert aux débutants ?
Say you have never taken dance classes and ask whether beginners can join.
English
No, never. Is this class open to beginners?
- Accueil
Oui, le groupe du mercredi accueille les débutants.
English
Yes, the Wednesday group welcomes beginners.
- Nora
Est-ce qu’une séance d’essai est possible ?
Ask whether you can try a session.
English
Is a trial session possible?
- Accueil
Oui, sur réservation. Il reste une place mercredi à dix-neuf heures.
English
Yes, by reservation. There is one place left on Wednesday at seven pm.
- Nora
Très bien. La séance dure combien de temps, et quel est le tarif ?
Ask how long the session lasts and how much it costs.
English
Very good. How long does the session last, and how much does it cost?
- Accueil
Elle dure une heure. La séance d’essai coûte huit euros, à régler à l’accueil.
English
It lasts an hour. The trial costs eight euros, payable at reception.
- Nora
D’accord. Que faut-il apporter ?
Accept and ask what to bring.
English
All right. What should I bring?
- Accueil
Une tenue confortable, des chaussures propres et une bouteille d’eau.
English
Comfortable clothes, clean shoes and a bottle of water.
- Nora
Je voudrais réserver la place pour mercredi, s’il vous plaît.
Ask to book the Wednesday place.
English
I’d like to book the place for Wednesday, please.
- Accueil
À quel nom ?
English
Under what name?
- Nora
Nora Delmas. Je dois arriver un peu en avance ?
Give your name and ask whether you should arrive early.
English
Nora Delmas. Should I arrive a little early?
- Accueil
Oui, dix minutes avant le cours. C’est réservé : mercredi à dix-neuf heures, au nom de Nora Delmas.
English
Yes, ten minutes before the class. It’s booked: Wednesday at seven pm, under Nora Delmas.
- Nora
Parfait, merci beaucoup. À mercredi !
Thank the receptionist and say you’ll see them on Wednesday.
English
Perfect, thank you very much. See you on Wednesday!
How do you ask about a sports class in French?
| Ask about | French | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Est-ce que ce cours est ouvert aux débutants ? | Is this class open to beginners? |
| A trial | Peut-on faire une séance d’essai ? | Can we try a session? |
| Duration | La séance dure combien de temps ? | How long does the session last? |
| Equipment | Que faut-il apporter ? | What should we bring? |
Se renseigner sur introduces the topic: sur le cours, sur les horaires. Sur réservation gives the condition for attending. The final C’est réservé confirms the booking. In this conversation, the receptionist also gives the price and the three things to bring.
Try the conversation again with one change
Je voudrais me renseigner sur le cours de yoga du jeudi.
I’d like some information about the Thursday yoga class.
Replace the activity and day, then ask the same questions about beginners, a trial and equipment.