{"id":20885,"date":"2017-09-11T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=20885"},"modified":"2024-04-15T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:02:12","slug":"french-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Nervous About Communicating in French? My Fool-Proof Guide Has You Covered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to France? Brushing up on your French can greatly enhance your experience. Locals appreciate even minimal efforts to speak their language, and they&#8217;ll often switch to English if needed. Whether you&#8217;re exploring Paris, Normandy, or Bordeaux, a little French goes a long way in making your journey smoother and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you&#8217;ll find many real-life examples that should prove useful.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21ffbed2504\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Food-and-Restaurants\" >Food and Restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Directions\" >Directions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Hotels-and-Hostels\" >Hotels and Hostels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Trains\" >Trains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Shopping\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Sightseeing\" >Sightseeing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-basics\/#Talking-to-Locals-and-New-Friends\" >Talking to Locals and New Friends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Very-Basics\"><\/span>The Very Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Essential phrases for everyday interactions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonjour<\/strong> (Good morning\/Hello) \u2014 A polite way to greet someone during the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonsoir<\/strong> (Good evening) \u2014 Used as a greeting in the evening or at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merci<\/strong> (Thank you) \u2014 A universal phrase to express gratitude.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet<\/strong> (Please) \u2014 Important for making polite requests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excusez-moi<\/strong> (Excuse me) \u2014 Useful for getting attention, apologizing, or passing through a crowd.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Au revoir<\/strong> (Goodbye) \u2014 Commonly used when departing any time of day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Je ne parle pas fran\u00e7ais<\/strong> (I do not speak French) \u2014 Useful to inform others of your language limitations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parlez-vous anglais?<\/strong> (Do you speak English?) \u2014 Helpful when seeking someone who speaks English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food-and-Restaurants\"><\/span>Food and Restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-th-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"at the restaurant\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-th-restaurant.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-th-restaurant-475x334.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Puis-je voir le menu, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet?<\/strong> (May I see the menu, please?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Bien s\u00fbr, le voici.&#8221; (Of course, here it is.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je vous apporte cela dans un instant.&#8221; (I will bring it to you in a moment.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quels sont les plats recommand\u00e9s aujourd&#8217;hui?<\/strong> (What are the recommended dishes today?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je recommande le plat du jour, qui est le coq au vin.&#8221; (I recommend the dish of the day, which is coq au vin.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Nos sp\u00e9cialit\u00e9s sont les fruits de mer.&#8221; (Our specialties are seafood.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous des options v\u00e9g\u00e9tariennes?<\/strong> (Do you have any vegetarian options?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, nous avons plusieurs plats v\u00e9g\u00e9tariens comme le risotto aux champignons.&#8221; (Yes, we have several vegetarian dishes like mushroom risotto.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, d\u00e9sol\u00e9, nous n&#8217;avons pas de plats v\u00e9g\u00e9tariens.&#8221; (No, sorry, we don\u2019t have vegetarian dishes.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ce plat contient-il des noix?<\/strong> (Does this dish contain nuts?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, ce plat contient des noix.&#8221; (Yes, this dish contains nuts.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, il n&#8217;y a pas de noix dans ce plat.&#8221; (No, there are no nuts in this dish.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pourriez-vous remplacer certains ingr\u00e9dients?<\/strong> (Could you replace some ingredients?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, nous pouvons faire des modifications selon vos pr\u00e9f\u00e9rences.&#8221; (Yes, we can make modifications according to your preferences.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, malheureusement, nous ne pouvons pas modifier les plats.&#8221; (No, unfortunately, we cannot modify the dishes.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&#8217;addition, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet?<\/strong> (The check, please?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je vous l&#8217;apporte tout de suite.&#8221; (I will bring it to you right away.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Vous voulez payer en esp\u00e8ces ou par carte?&#8221; (Do you want to pay in cash or by card?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Combien \u00eates-vous?<\/strong> (How many are you?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Nous sommes deux, merci.&#8221; (We are two, thank you.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je suis seul(e).&#8221; (I am alone.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous r\u00e9serv\u00e9 une table?<\/strong> (Have you reserved a table?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, j&#8217;ai une r\u00e9servation au nom de [Nom].&#8221; (Yes, I have a reservation under the name [Name].)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je n&#8217;ai pas r\u00e9serv\u00e9. Avez-vous une table disponible?&#8221; (No, I haven&#8217;t reserved. Do you have a table available?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rez-vous d\u00eener \u00e0 l&#8217;int\u00e9rieur ou \u00e0 l&#8217;ext\u00e9rieur?<\/strong> (Would you prefer to dine inside or outside?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;\u00c0 l&#8217;int\u00e9rieur, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221; (Inside, please.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;\u00c0 l&#8217;ext\u00e9rieur, s&#8217;il fait beau.&#8221; (Outside, if the weather is nice.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Des allergies ou des pr\u00e9f\u00e9rences alimentaires?<\/strong> (Any allergies or dietary preferences?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je suis allergique aux arachides.&#8221; (I am allergic to peanuts.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je suis v\u00e9g\u00e9tarien(ne). Pouvez-vous recommander quelque chose?&#8221; (I am vegetarian. Can you recommend something?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quel type de vin pouvez-vous recommander avec ce plat?<\/strong> (What type of wine would you recommend with this dish?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Quel vin se marie bien avec le boeuf bourguignon?&#8221; (What wine pairs well with beef bourguignon?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je pr\u00e9f\u00e8re ne pas boire d&#8217;alcool, avez-vous des boissons sans alcool?&#8221; (I prefer not to drink alcohol, do you have any non-alcoholic beverages?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00cates-vous pr\u00eat \u00e0 commander?<\/strong> (Are you ready to order?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, je vais prendre le [plat], s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221; (Yes, I&#8217;ll have the [dish], please.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, pourriez-vous me donner quelques minutes de plus?&#8221; (No, could you give me a few more minutes?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions\"><\/span>Directions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asking-directions.jpg\" alt=\"asking directions\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asking-directions.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asking-directions-475x334.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>O\u00f9 est la station de m\u00e9tro la plus proche?<\/strong> (Where is the nearest metro station?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Elle est juste au coin de la rue \u00e0 gauche.&#8221; (It\u2019s just around the corner to the left.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Vous devez marcher environ cinq minutes dans cette direction.&#8221; (You need to walk about five minutes in that direction.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comment puis-je aller \u00e0 la cath\u00e9drale?<\/strong> (How can I get to the cathedral?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Prenez le bus num\u00e9ro 24 et descendez \u00e0 la &#8216;Place du Ch\u00e2teau&#8217;.&#8221; (Take bus number 24 and get off at &#8216;Place du Ch\u00e2teau&#8217;.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Il est pr\u00e9f\u00e9rable de marcher, c&#8217;est \u00e0 seulement 10 minutes d&#8217;ici.&#8221; (It\u2019s better to walk, it&#8217;s only 10 minutes from here.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cette rue m\u00e8ne-t-elle au mus\u00e9e?<\/strong> (Does this street lead to the museum?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Non, vous devez prendre la rue \u00e0 droite pour y arriver.&#8221; (No, you need to take the street on the right to get there.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, suivez cette rue pendant environ cinq minutes.&#8221; (Yes, follow this street for about five minutes.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Y a-t-il un restaurant dans ce quartier?<\/strong> (Is there a restaurant in this area?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, il y a un tr\u00e8s bon restaurant fran\u00e7ais au bout de cette rue.&#8221; (Yes, there\u2019s a very good French restaurant at the end of this street.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, les restaurants les plus proches sont dans le centre-ville.&#8221; (No, the closest restaurants are in the downtown area.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pour aller \u00e0 la gare, est-ce que je peux marcher ou devrais-je prendre un taxi?<\/strong> (To get to the train station, should I walk or take a taxi?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;C&#8217;est assez loin, il vaut mieux prendre un taxi.&#8221; (It&#8217;s quite far, better to take a taxi.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Vous pouvez marcher, cela prendra environ 20 minutes.&#8221; (You can walk, it will take about 20 minutes.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vous cherchez quelque chose en particulier?<\/strong> (Are you looking for something in particular?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, je cherche la poste la plus proche.&#8221; (Yes, I\u2019m looking for the nearest post office.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je me prom\u00e8ne juste, merci.&#8221; (No, I\u2019m just walking around, thank you.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vous \u00eates perdu?<\/strong> (Are you lost?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Un peu, pourriez-vous m&#8217;indiquer o\u00f9 est le mus\u00e9e d&#8217;art?&#8221; (A bit, could you tell me where the art museum is?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, merci, j&#8217;ai tout ce qu&#8217;il me faut sur mon t\u00e9l\u00e9phone.&#8221; (No, thank you, I have everything I need on my phone.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voulez-vous un plan de la ville?<\/strong> (Would you like a city map?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, \u00e7a serait tr\u00e8s utile, merci!&#8221; (Yes, that would be very helpful, thank you!)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non merci, j&#8217;utilise une application de carte.&#8221; (No thank you, I\u2019m using a map app.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vous allez o\u00f9 comme \u00e7a?<\/strong> (Where are you heading like this?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je vais \u00e0 la gare pour prendre un train.&#8221; (I\u2019m going to the train station to catch a train.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je cherche un bon caf\u00e9, en connaissez-vous un?&#8221; (I\u2019m looking for a good caf\u00e9, do you know one?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce que vous avez besoin d&#8217;aide pour trouver votre chemin?<\/strong> (Do you need help finding your way?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, pouvez-vous me montrer comment arriver \u00e0 l&#8217;h\u00f4tel Bellevue?&#8221; (Yes, can you show me how to get to the Bellevue Hotel?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Merci, mais tout va bien pour le moment.&#8221; (Thank you, but I\u2019m all set for now.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotels-and-Hostels\"><\/span>Hotels and Hostels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-hotel-reception.jpg\" alt=\"at hotel reception\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-hotel-reception.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-hotel-reception-475x334.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous des chambres disponibles pour ce soir?<\/strong> (Do you have any rooms available for tonight?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, nous avons une chambre double disponible.&#8221; (Yes, we have a double room available.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, malheureusement, nous sommes complets ce soir.&#8221; (No, unfortunately, we are fully booked tonight.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combien co\u00fbte une nuit?<\/strong> (How much is it per night?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;C&#8217;est 75 euros par nuit, petit d\u00e9jeuner inclus.&#8221; (It\u2019s 75 euros per night, breakfast included.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Le prix d\u00e9pend de la chambre, mais cela commence \u00e0 50 euros.&#8221; (The price depends on the room, but it starts at 50 euros.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce que le Wi-Fi est inclus?<\/strong> (Is Wi-Fi included?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, le Wi-Fi est gratuit pour tous les clients.&#8221; (Yes, Wi-Fi is free for all guests.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, il y a un suppl\u00e9ment de 5 euros par jour pour le Wi-Fi.&#8221; (No, there is a 5 euro per day charge for Wi-Fi.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pouvez-vous garder mes bagages avant le check-in ou apr\u00e8s le check-out?<\/strong> (Can you hold my luggage before check-in or after check-out?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Bien s\u00fbr, nous pouvons les garder \u00e0 la r\u00e9ception.&#8221; (Sure, we can keep them at the reception.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je suis d\u00e9sol\u00e9, nous n&#8217;avons pas de consigne \u00e0 bagages.&#8221; (I\u2019m sorry, we do not have a luggage storage facility.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&#8217;h\u00f4tel offre-t-il un service de navette depuis l&#8217;a\u00e9roport?<\/strong> (Does the hotel offer a shuttle service from the airport?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, nous pouvons organiser un transfert pour 20 euros.&#8221; (Yes, we can arrange a transfer for 20 euros.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, mais je peux vous appeler un taxi si vous voulez.&#8221; (No, but I can call a taxi for you if you like.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Le petit d\u00e9jeuner est servi \u00e0 quelle heure?<\/strong> (What time is breakfast served?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Le petit d\u00e9jeuner est servi de 7h \u00e0 10h chaque matin.&#8221; (Breakfast is served from 7 AM to 10 AM each morning.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Pour les l\u00e8ve-t\u00f4t, nous avons un petit d\u00e9jeuner continental disponible d\u00e8s 6h30.&#8221; (For early risers, we have a continental breakfast available from 6:30 AM.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous une r\u00e9servation?<\/strong> (Do you have a reservation?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, la r\u00e9servation est au nom de [Votre Nom].&#8221; (Yes, the reservation is under the name [Your Name].)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je cherche une chambre pour ce soir.&#8221; (No, I am looking for a room for tonight.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pour combien de nuits restez-vous?<\/strong> (How many nights will you be staying?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je reste deux nuits.&#8221; (I am staying for two nights.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je ne suis pas s\u00fbr encore; je vous dirai demain si je prolonge.&#8221; (I\u2019m not sure yet; I\u2019ll let you know tomorrow if I extend.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c0 quelle heure pr\u00e9voyez-vous de partir?<\/strong> (What time do you plan to check out?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je pr\u00e9vois de partir vers 11 heures.&#8221; (I plan to leave around 11 AM.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Pourrais-je avoir un d\u00e9part tardif?&#8221; (Could I have a late check-out?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Souhaitez-vous inclure le petit d\u00e9jeuner?<\/strong> (Would you like to include breakfast?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, merci, je prendrai le petit d\u00e9jeuner \u00e0 l&#8217;h\u00f4tel.&#8221; (Yes, thank you, I will have breakfast at the hotel.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je ne prendrai pas de petit d\u00e9jeuner.&#8221; (No, I will not take breakfast.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous besoin d&#8217;un parking?<\/strong> (Do you need parking?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, o\u00f9 puis-je garer ma voiture?&#8221; (Yes, where can I park my car?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je n&#8217;ai pas de voiture.&#8221; (No, I do not have a car.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pouvez-vous remplir ce formulaire, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet?<\/strong> (Can you fill out this form, please?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Bien s\u00fbr, donnez-moi une minute.&#8221; (Sure, give me a minute.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Pourriez-vous m&#8217;aider \u00e0 le remplir? Mon fran\u00e7ais n&#8217;est pas tr\u00e8s bon.&#8221; (Could you help me fill it out? My French isn\u2019t very good.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trains\"><\/span>Trains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-train-station.jpg\" alt=\"at train station\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-train-station.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/at-train-station-475x334.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>O\u00f9 puis-je acheter des billets pour Bordeaux?<\/strong> (Where can I buy tickets to Bordeaux?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Vous pouvez les acheter aux guichets ou sur les distributeurs automatiques ici \u00e0 la gare.&#8221; (You can purchase them at the ticket counters or at the automatic machines here at the station.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Il est aussi possible d&#8217;acheter vos billets en ligne sur le site de la SNCF.&#8221; (It is also possible to buy your tickets online on the SNCF website.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c0 quelle heure part le prochain train pour Nice?<\/strong> (What time does the next train to Nice leave?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Le prochain train part \u00e0 14h35.&#8221; (The next train leaves at 2:35 PM.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Vous avez de la chance, il part dans 20 minutes du quai num\u00e9ro 9.&#8221; (You&#8217;re in luck, it leaves in 20 minutes from platform number 9.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ce train s&#8217;arr\u00eate-t-il \u00e0 Lyon?<\/strong> (Does this train stop in Lyon?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, il s\u2019arr\u00eate \u00e0 Lyon. Ce sera le troisi\u00e8me arr\u00eat.&#8221; (Yes, it stops in Lyon. It will be the third stop.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, vous devez prendre le train qui part de la voie 4.&#8221; (No, you need to take the train that leaves from track 4.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comment puis-je me rendre au quai 7?<\/strong> (How do I get to platform 7?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Suivez les panneaux verts et prenez l&#8217;escalator vers le bas.&#8221; (Follow the green signs and take the escalator down.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Traversez le passage souterrain et prenez \u00e0 droite; le quai 7 sera sur votre gauche.&#8221; (Go through the underpass and turn right; platform 7 will be on your left.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Le train de 15h30 pour Marseille est-il \u00e0 l&#8217;heure?<\/strong> (Is the 3:30 PM train to Marseille on time?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, votre train est \u00e0 l&#8217;heure et partira du quai num\u00e9ro 5.&#8221; (Yes, your train is on time and will leave from platform number 5.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Il y a un l\u00e9ger retard de 10 minutes \u00e0 cause d&#8217;un probl\u00e8me technique.&#8221; (There&#8217;s a slight delay of 10 minutes due to a technical issue.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vous descendez \u00e0 quelle station?<\/strong> (Which station are you getting off at?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je descends \u00e0 Toulouse, merci.&#8221; (I\u2019m getting off at Toulouse, thank you.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je vais jusqu&#8217;au terminus.&#8221; (I&#8217;m going to the last stop.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous un billet de seconde classe ou de premi\u00e8re classe?<\/strong> (Do you have a second-class or first-class ticket?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;J&#8217;ai un billet de premi\u00e8re classe.&#8221; (I have a first-class ticket.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;C&#8217;est un billet de seconde classe.&#8221; (It\u2019s a second-class ticket.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pouvez-vous me montrer votre billet?<\/strong> (Can you show me your ticket?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Bien s\u00fbr, voici mon billet.&#8221; (Sure, here\u2019s my ticket.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, donnez-moi un moment pour le trouver.&#8221; (Yes, give me a moment to find it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Savez-vous \u00e0 quelle heure nous arrivons \u00e0 Lyon?<\/strong> (Do you know what time we arrive in Lyon?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je crois que nous arrivons vers 18h.&#8221; (I believe we arrive around 6 PM.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je ne suis pas s\u00fbr. Vous devriez v\u00e9rifier sur l&#8217;\u00e9cran d&#8217;information ou demander au contr\u00f4leur.&#8221; (No, I&#8217;m not sure. You should check the information screen or ask the conductor.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce que ce si\u00e8ge est libre?<\/strong> (Is this seat free?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, ce si\u00e8ge est libre.&#8221; (Yes, this seat is free.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je suis d\u00e9sol\u00e9, il est pris.&#8221; (No, sorry, it\u2019s taken.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous besoin d&#8217;aide avec vos bagages?<\/strong> (Do you need help with your luggage?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, merci, c&#8217;est tr\u00e8s gentil de votre part.&#8221; (Yes, thank you, that would be very kind of you.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, merci, je peux me d\u00e9brouiller.&#8221; (No, thank you, I can manage.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shopping.jpg\" alt=\"shopping\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shopping.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shopping-475x334.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Combien co\u00fbte cet article?<\/strong> (How much does this item cost?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Cela co\u00fbte vingt euros.&#8221; (It costs twenty euros.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;C&#8217;est en promotion \u00e0 quinze euros aujourd&#8217;hui.&#8221; (It&#8217;s on sale for fifteen euros today.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pouvez-vous m&#8217;aider \u00e0 trouver quelque chose?<\/strong> (Can you help me find something?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Bien s\u00fbr, que cherchez-vous?&#8221; (Of course, what are you looking for?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Suivez-moi, je vous montrerai o\u00f9 cela se trouve.&#8221; (Follow me, I&#8217;ll show you where it is.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous cette chemise en taille moyenne?<\/strong> (Do you have this shirt in a medium?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je vais v\u00e9rifier dans l&#8217;arri\u00e8re-boutique.&#8221; (I will check in the back store.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, nous l&#8217;avons seulement en petite et grande taille.&#8221; (No, we only have it in small and large sizes.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce que cet article est disponible en d&#8217;autres couleurs?<\/strong> (Is this item available in other colors?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, il est \u00e9galement disponible en bleu et en vert.&#8221; (Yes, it&#8217;s also available in blue and green.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, c&#8217;est la seule couleur que nous avons.&#8221; (No, this is the only color we have.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puis-je retourner cet article si n\u00e9cessaire?<\/strong> (Can I return this item if needed?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, vous avez trente jours pour le retourner avec le re\u00e7u.&#8221; (Yes, you have thirty days to return it with the receipt.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Les retours ne sont accept\u00e9s que sous certaines conditions, laissez-moi vous expliquer.&#8221; (Returns are only accepted under certain conditions, let me explain.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acceptez-vous les cartes de cr\u00e9dit?<\/strong> (Do you accept credit cards?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, mais il y a un minimum de dix euros pour les paiements par carte.&#8221; (Yes, but there is a ten euro minimum for card payments.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Nous acceptons seulement les esp\u00e8ces.&#8221; (We only accept cash.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>O\u00f9 puis-je essayer cela?<\/strong> (Where can I try this on?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Les cabines d&#8217;essayage sont juste l\u00e0, \u00e0 votre gauche.&#8221; (The fitting rooms are right there, on your left.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Les cabines sont actuellement ferm\u00e9es pour nettoyage.&#8221; (The fitting rooms are currently closed for cleaning.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vous cherchez quelque chose en particulier?<\/strong> (Are you looking for something specific?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, je cherche un cadeau pour un ami.&#8221; (Yes, I&#8217;m looking for a gift for a friend.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je regarde juste, merci.&#8221; (No, I&#8217;m just browsing, thank you.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puis-je vous aider \u00e0 trouver une taille?<\/strong> (Can I help you find a size?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, avez-vous ce pantalon en taille 40?&#8221; (Yes, do you have these pants in size 40?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non merci, je regarde juste pour le moment.&#8221; (No thank you, I&#8217;m just looking right now.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voulez-vous essayer cela?<\/strong> (Would you like to try this on?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, o\u00f9 sont les cabines d&#8217;essayage?&#8221; (Yes, where are the fitting rooms?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je vais juste le prendre.&#8221; (No, I&#8217;ll just take it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comment allez-vous payer?<\/strong> (How will you be paying?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je vais payer par carte, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221; (I&#8217;ll pay by card, please.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;En esp\u00e8ces, voici l&#8217;argent.&#8221; (In cash, here is the money.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous besoin d&#8217;un sac?<\/strong> (Do you need a bag?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221; (Yes, please.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non merci, j&#8217;ai mon propre sac.&#8221; (No thank you, I have my own bag.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Souhaitez-vous un re\u00e7u?<\/strong> (Would you like a receipt?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, j&#8217;en aurai besoin.&#8221; (Yes, I will need one.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, ce n&#8217;est pas n\u00e9cessaire.&#8221; (No, that&#8217;s not necessary.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous une carte de fid\u00e9lit\u00e9 avec nous?<\/strong> (Do you have a loyalty card with us?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, voici ma carte.&#8221; (Yes, here is my card.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je n&#8217;en ai pas.&#8221; (No, I don&#8217;t have one.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sightseeing\"><\/span>Sightseeing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Questions you might need to ask (and answers you might hear!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quelles sont les heures d&#8217;ouverture de ce monument?<\/strong> (What are the opening hours of this monument?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Le monument est ouvert de 9h \u00e0 18h tous les jours.&#8221; (The monument is open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Il est ferm\u00e9 aujourd&#8217;hui pour maintenance.&#8221; (It&#8217;s closed today for maintenance.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Y a-t-il des visites guid\u00e9es disponibles?<\/strong> (Are there any guided tours available?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, la prochaine visite commence dans une demi-heure.&#8221; (Yes, the next tour starts in half an hour.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, il n&#8217;y a pas de visites guid\u00e9es pour ce site.&#8221; (No, there are no guided tours for this site.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combien co\u00fbte le billet d&#8217;entr\u00e9e?<\/strong> (How much is the entrance fee?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;C&#8217;est 15 euros par adulte.&#8221; (It&#8217;s 15 euros per adult.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;L&#8217;entr\u00e9e est gratuite pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans.&#8221; (Entrance is free for children under 12.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peut-on prendre des photos \u00e0 l&#8217;int\u00e9rieur?<\/strong> (Can we take photos inside?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, mais sans flash s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet.&#8221; (Yes, but no flash please.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, les photos ne sont pas autoris\u00e9es \u00e0 l&#8217;int\u00e9rieur.&#8221; (No, photos are not allowed inside.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>O\u00f9 se trouvent les toilettes?<\/strong> (Where are the restrooms?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Les toilettes sont juste \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 de l&#8217;entr\u00e9e principale.&#8221; (The restrooms are right next to the main entrance.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Vous devez retourner \u00e0 la billetterie, elles sont derri\u00e8re celle-ci.&#8221; (You need to go back to the ticket office, they are behind it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Y a-t-il un caf\u00e9 ou un restaurant ici?<\/strong> (Is there a caf\u00e9 or a restaurant here?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, il y a un caf\u00e9 au premier \u00e9tage.&#8221; (Yes, there&#8217;s a caf\u00e9 on the first floor.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, mais il y a beaucoup de bons endroits juste \u00e0 l&#8217;ext\u00e9rieur.&#8221; (No, but there are many good places just outside.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce accessible en fauteuil roulant?<\/strong> (Is this wheelchair accessible?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, tout le site est accessible en fauteuil roulant.&#8221; (Yes, the entire site is wheelchair accessible.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Malheureusement, certaines parties ne le sont pas.&#8221; (Unfortunately, some parts are not.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"id-33f28da5a4c9e5de05a316fd5d040b9c2926254b\" class=\"preply-ds-heading\">Questions you might be asked (and answers you might give!)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>D&#8217;o\u00f9 venez-vous?<\/strong> (Where are you from?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je viens des \u00c9tats-Unis.&#8221; (I&#8217;m from the United States.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Je suis de l&#8217;Australie.&#8221; (I am from Australia.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est-ce votre premi\u00e8re visite ici?<\/strong> (Is this your first visit here?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, c&#8217;est ma premi\u00e8re fois et c&#8217;est magnifique!&#8221; (Yes, it&#8217;s my first time and it&#8217;s beautiful!)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, je suis d\u00e9j\u00e0 venu ici plusieurs fois.&#8221; (No, I&#8217;ve been here several times before.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aimeriez-vous une visite guid\u00e9e?<\/strong> (Would you like a guided tour?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, \u00e7a serait int\u00e9ressant. Combien \u00e7a co\u00fbte?&#8221; (Yes, that would be interesting. How much does it cost?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non merci, je pr\u00e9f\u00e8re explorer par moi-m\u00eame.&#8221; (No thank you, I prefer to explore on my own.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avez-vous besoin d&#8217;informations sur d&#8217;autres attractions dans la r\u00e9gion?<\/strong> (Do you need information about other attractions in the area?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, pouvez-vous me recommander quelque chose?&#8221; (Yes, can you recommend something?)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Non, j&#8217;ai d\u00e9j\u00e0 mon itin\u00e9raire.&#8221; (No, I already have my itinerary planned.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combien de temps comptez-vous rester ici?<\/strong> (How long do you plan to stay here?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Je pense rester quelques heures.&#8221; (I plan to stay for a few hours.)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Juste une visite rapide, je dois prendre un train dans une heure.&#8221; (Just a quick visit, I have to catch a train in an hour.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Souhaitez-vous acheter des souvenirs?<\/strong> (Would you like to buy some souvenirs?)\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Oui, je cherche quelque chose de sp\u00e9cial pour ramener.&#8221; 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