Phrasebook
Build a small French travel phrasebook: requests, replies and repairs
A compact French travel phrasebook for stations, hotels and cafés, with likely replies, confirmation questions and picture cards for key objects.
- A1
- 20 phrases
- 5 situations
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In short
Build each section around a small exchange: your request, a likely reply and a way to check the answer. Start with the places on your route. Keep Vous pouvez répéter plus lentement ? near the front so you can use it in every section.
1
Getting to the station
Keep the destination and one route check together.
YouBonjour, où est la gare, s’il vous plaît ?Hello, where is the station, please?
Staff or passer-byAllez tout droit, puis tournez à gauche.Go straight ahead, then turn left.
YouÀ gauche après la pharmacie ?Left after the pharmacy?
Staff or passer-byOui, juste après la pharmacie.Yes, just after the pharmacy.
2
At the ticket desk
YouJe voudrais un billet pour Lyon, s’il vous plaît.I’d like a ticket to Lyon, please.
Staff or passer-byUn aller simple ou un aller-retour ?A single or a return?
YouUn aller simple, s’il vous plaît.A single, please.
YouLe train part à quelle heure ?What time does the train leave?
3
At the hotel
YouBonjour, j’ai une réservation au nom de Moreau.Hello, I have a reservation in the name of Moreau.
Staff or passer-byVous pouvez épeler votre nom ?Can you spell your name?
YouOui. Je peux aussi vous montrer la confirmation.Yes. I can also show you the confirmation.
YouLe petit-déjeuner est compris ?Is breakfast included?
4
At the café
YouUn café, s’il vous plaît.A coffee, please.
Staff or passer-bySur place ou à emporter ?To have here or to take away?
YouSur place, merci.To have here, thank you.
YouJe peux payer par carte ?Can I pay by card?
5
When a detail is unclear
Use these in any section. Repeat the whole time or destination you want to check.
YouVous pouvez répéter plus lentement, s’il vous plaît ?Can you repeat that more slowly, please?
YouVous pouvez l’écrire ?Can you write it down?
YouVous avez dit quinze heures ?Did you say three pm?
Staff or passer-byOui, quinze heures.Yes, three pm.
Things you can point to
Find:
What should a French travel phrasebook include?
| Keep the pattern | Change this detail |
|---|---|
| Un billet pour Lyon. | Replace Lyon with the town you need. |
| Au nom de Moreau. | Use the name on your booking. |
| Vous avez dit quinze heures ? | Repeat the full time you want to check. |