Essential Travel Phrases
Whether you're navigating the métro, checking into a hotel, or asking for directions, these are the phrases that will get you through any travel situation in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Start with "Excusez-moi" (Excuse me) and then ask "C'est où exactement ?" (Where exactly is it?) or "C'est loin ?" (Is it far?). Common direction words: "à droite" (right), "à gauche" (left), "tout droit" (straight ahead).
Key phrases include "C'est quelle ligne ?" (Which line is it?), "Je descends à la prochaine" (I get off at the next stop), and "Je dois recharger ma carte Navigo" (I need to top up my Navigo pass).
Say "J'ai une réservation" (I have a reservation) followed by your name. Useful follow-ups: "Le Wi-Fi, c'est quoi le code ?" (What's the Wi-Fi password?) and "Le petit-déjeuner est à quelle heure ?" (What time is breakfast?).
You can hail a taxi or ask your hotel "Vous pouvez appeler un taxi ?" (Can you call a taxi?). Most Parisians now use ride-hail apps: "Je prends un VTC" or "Je commande un Uber".
Say "Je suis perdu(e)" (I'm lost) followed by "Je cherche cette adresse" (I'm looking for this address). You can also ask "Tu peux me montrer sur Google Maps ?" to get visual help.