Phrases For The Hotel

In this article we will give you some handy phrases for using in a hotel. These questions are likely to be asked by the hotel staff when you are booking your room.

Let’s get started:

The first question to listen out for is “Vous cherchez quell type de logement?” This means “What type of accommodation are you looking for?”

The next question you may be asked is “La reservation est a quell nom?” This means “Whose name is the booking in?”

(Something you may be asked at this point is “Vous pouvez peeler votre nom, s’il vous plait?” This means “Can you spell your name for me, please?”)

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Then you will be asked “Pour combine de nuits?” This means “For how many nights?”

Also, you will be asked “Pour combine de personnes?” which means “For how many people?”

You will probably be asked “Je peux voir votre passeport, s’il vous plait?” This means “Can I see your passport, please?”

A phrase that you may here at busy times is “Nous sommes complets”. This means “We’re full”.

You will likely have to pay a deposit. You will know when you hear: “Il y a une caution xxx euros.” Translated, this means “There’s a xxx euro deposit”. (Replace xxx with the number, obviously).

You’ll need to give your contact details as well. They will ask something like “Vous etes joignable a quell numero?” Which means “What number can we contact you on?”

Then you will be asked “Vous voulez regler comment?” Which means "How would you like to pay?"

If you have to sign anything, they will say “Signez ici, si’l vous plait” which means “Sign here, please”.