Everyday French : Les transports – Écouter l’épisode
Learning everyday French is essential if you want to sound natural in real conversations. While textbooks teach you grammar and formal expressions, they often miss the casual phrases French people actually use in daily situations.
If you’ve ever wondered how to order coffee like a local or what to say when shopping at a French supermarket, here are some expressions you’ll find helpful.
Why learn everyday French phrases?
I’ve realised how important learning everyday phrases in your target language is actually CRUCIAL for basic tasks. You can learn all the grammar you want, but what if you do not know when to apply it for, let’s say, ordering coffee?
I’ve found myself in this situation during my last holiday in Spain, and had some trouble expressing myself while I was out doing… basic tasks.
Real everyday French is more casual, faster, and full of expressions you need to learn separately.
Français de tous les jours | Everyday French: Les transports (métro, bus, train, taxi)
Excusez-moi, c’est quelle direction pour aller à… ?
Excuse me, which direction is it to go to…?Je dois descendre à quel arrêt ?
Which stop should I get off at?C’est direct ou il faut changer ?
Is it direct or do I need to change?Le prochain métro passe dans combien de temps ?
How long until the next metro?Pardon, vous descendez au prochain ?
Excuse me, are you getting off at the next stop?
Vocabulaire :
Un arrêt = a stop
Le prochain = the next
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Je peux passer, s’il vous plaît ?
Can I get through, please?C’est bien le bus pour… ?
Is this the right bus for…?Vous pouvez me prévenir quand on arrive ?
Can you let me know when we arrive?Il y a un retard ou c’est annulé ?
Is there a delay or is it cancelled?Où est-ce que je valide mon ticket ?
Where do I validate my ticket?Je peux acheter un ticket dans le bus ?
Can I buy a ticket on the bus?C’est combien un ticket / un carnet ?
How much is a ticket / a book of tickets?Il faut composter avant de monter ?
Do I need to stamp it before getting on?
Vocabulaire :
Vous pouvez dire “Pardon” ou “Désolé” (ou “désolée” si vous êtes une femme).
Un retard = a delay
Annulé = Cancelled
Pardon, cette place est libre ?
Excuse me, is this seat free?Le train part de quel quai ?
Which platform does the train leave from?On est en retard de combien ?
How late are we?Vous allez où ? – Je vais à [adresse/lieu].
Where are you going? – I’m going to [address/place].Vous pouvez me déposer ici, s’il vous plaît ?
Can you drop me off here, please?Je peux avoir un reçu, s’il vous plaît ?
Can I have a receipt, please?
Attention à la fermeture des portes !
Mind the closing doors! / Watch out for the closing doors!
Vocabulaire :
Le quai = The platform (train station)
Un reçu = a receipt
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Et vous ? Connaissez-vous d’autres expressions utiles en français de tous les jours ? Do you know any expressions that could be useful in everyday French?
