Key Phrases
Excusez-moi
Excuse me
Le tarif est élevé
The fare is high
Les conditions de la route ont changé
The road conditions have changed
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing disagreement
Exprimer un désaccord
Inquiring about reasons
Demander des raisons
Negotiating solutions
Négocier des solutions
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in a taxi in France and discover that the fare is higher than what was initially mentioned. A conversation ensues with the driver about the increased fare due to unexpected road conditions.
Excusez-moi, pourquoi le tarif est-il si élevé?
Excuse me, why is the fare so high?
Monsieur, c'est à cause des embouteillages sur le chemin.
Sir, it's because of the traffic jams on the way.
Mais ce n'est pas le tarif que vous avez mentionné au début!
But that's not the fare you mentioned at the start!
Les conditions de la route ont changé, c’est normal que le prix augmente un peu.
The road conditions have changed, it's normal for the price to increase a little.
Je ne suis pas d'accord, vous auriez dû me prévenir!
I don't agree, you should have informed me!
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Excusez-moi
Excuse me
Use to courteously get someone's attention.
Politeness is highly valued in French culture.
Pourquoi
Why
Turns statements into questions.
In France, questioning is seen as a sign of curiosity and intellect.
Le
The
Definite article for masculine nouns.
Tarif
Rate
Commonly used in transport and dining contexts.
Be aware of peak hours; rates can be higher!
Le tarif
Fare
Combines article and noun to specify.
Élevé
High
Can refer to anything from prices to building heights.
Prices can be elevated during tourist season.
Monsieur
Sir
Respectful address to men.
Being polite can earn you better service in France.
À cause
Because of
Indicates reason.
Des
Of the
Partitive article, often used before plural nouns.
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