How to book a hotel in French

How to book a hotel in French

Booking a hotel in French can seem like a daunting task for beginners, but with a little practice, you can master the necessary phrases and vocabularies to accomplish this task with ease. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do that.

1. Learn basic vocabulary

First, you need to learn some common words and phrases used when booking a hotel. Here are some of them:

• Hotel - Hotel
• Reservation - Reservation
• Bedroom - Chambre
• Single room - Chambre simple
• Double room - Chambre double
• Check-in - Arrivée
• Checkout - Depart
• Date of arrival - Date d'arrivée
• Departure date - Date de départ

2. Make a reservation

Here is an example conversation of how you can book a hotel:

Vous: Bonjour, je voudrais faire une réservation s'il vous plaît. (Hello, I would like to make a reservation please.)

Réceptionniste: Bien sûr, pour quelle date? (Of course, for what date?)

Vous: From 10 juin to 15 juin. (From June 10th to 15th.)

Réceptionniste: Combien de personnes? (How many people?)

Vous: Deux personnes. (Two people.)

Réceptionniste: Vous voulez une chambre double? (Do you want a double room?)

Vous: Oui, s'il vous plaît. (Yes, please.)

3. Confirm the reservation

Once you have booked, it is important to confirm the details to ensure everything is correct. Here's how you can do that:

Vous: Pouvez-vous confirmer les détails de la reservation, s'il vous plaît? (Can you confirm the booking details please?)

Réceptionniste: Oui, vous avez réservé une chambre double du 10 juin au 15 juin pour deux personnes. (Yes, you booked a double room from 10th to 15th June for two people.)

With these phrases and vocabulary, you should be able to book a hotel in French with ease. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing until you feel comfortable with the conversation.

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