Travel French Phrases

The most common travel French phrases are “Il me faut un billet.” (I need a ticket.), “J'ai raté mon vol.” (I missed my flight.), “Où puis-je louer une voiture ?” (Where can I rent a car?) and “Où est l'hôtel ?” (Where is the hotel?). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 4 situations · #211–240 of 333 · Updated

Tickets, trains and buses

Buy a ticket and find the right platform or bus.

  1. #211 Il me faut un billet. I need a ticket.
  2. #212 Aller simple ou aller-retour ? One way or round trip?
  3. #213 Aller-retour, s'il vous plaît. Round trip, please.
  4. #214 C'est quel quai ? What platform is it?
  5. #215 Quand part le train ? When does the train leave?
  6. #216 Quand est-ce qu'il arrive ? When does it arrive?
  7. #217 C'est le bon bus ? Is this the right bus?

At the airport

Gates, passports, visas and lost luggage.

  1. #218 J'ai raté mon vol. I missed my flight.
  2. #219 Où est la porte douze ? Where is gate twelve?
  3. #220 J'ai perdu mes bagages. My luggage is lost.
  4. #227 Ai-je besoin d'un visa ? Do I need a visa?
  5. #228 Voici mon passeport. Here is my passport.
  6. #229 Je suis ici pour trois jours. I'm here for three days.

Taxis and cars

Get a taxi, tell the driver where to stop, or rent a car.

  1. #221 Où puis-je louer une voiture ? Where can I rent a car?
  2. #222 Faites le plein, s'il vous plaît. Fill up the tank, please.
  3. #223 L'aéroport est loin ? How far is the airport?
  4. #224 Il me faut un taxi. I need a taxi.
  5. #225 Arrêtez-vous ici, s'il vous plaît. Stop here, please.
  6. #226 Gardez la monnaie. Keep the change.

At the hotel

Check in, ask about breakfast and Wi-Fi, and fix what is wrong with the room.

  1. #230 Où est l'hôtel ? Where is the hotel?
  2. #231 J'ai réservé une chambre. I have a booking.
  3. #232 À quelle heure est l'enregistrement ? What time is check-in?
  4. #233 À quelle heure est le départ ? What time is check-out?
  5. #234 La chambre est trop bruyante. The room is too noisy.
  6. #235 Pouvez-vous me réveiller ? Can I have a wake-up call?
  7. #236 Le petit-déjeuner est inclus ? Is breakfast included?
  8. #237 Où est l'ascenseur ? Where is the elevator?
  9. #238 Quel étage ? Which floor?
  10. #239 La clé ne marche pas. The key doesn't work.
  11. #240 Il y a du Wi-Fi ici ? Is there Wi-Fi here?

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Questions about travel French phrases

What are the most common travel French phrases?

The most common travel French phrases are “Il me faut un billet.” (I need a ticket.), “J'ai raté mon vol.” (I missed my flight.), “Où puis-je louer une voiture ?” (Where can I rent a car?) and “Où est l'hôtel ?” (Where is the hotel?). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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