Key Phrases
Je voudrais
I would like
Pour combien de personnes
For how many people
À quelle heure
At what time
Skills You'll Learn
How to make a reservation
Comment faire une réservation
Asking for availability
Demander la disponibilité
Polite customer interactions
Interactions polies avec les clients
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are calling a restaurant in France to reserve a table. You speak with a receptionist who asks for the date, the number of people, and the time for your reservation. The receptionist confirms the availability and completes your reservation. The conversation is courteous and straightforward.
Bonjour, je voudrais réserver une table.
Hello, I would like to book a table.
Bonjour, pour quelle date souhaitez-vous réserver?
Hello, for which date would you like to make a reservation?
Je voudrais réserver pour le vendredi 14 janvier.
I would like to book for Friday, January 14.
Très bien. Pour combien de personnes?
Very well. For how many people?
Pour deux personnes, s'il vous plaît.
For two people, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bonjour
Hello
An essential greeting at any time of the day.
French people appreciate a polite greeting before starting a conversation.
Je
I
The pronoun for 'I', used frequently in French conversations.
Pronouns in French need to agree with the verb form.
Voudrais
Would like
A polite way to express a desire or wish.
Using conditional verb forms is considered polite in France.
Je voudrais
I would like
Standard polite phrase for making requests.
Politeness is key in making requests in French culture.
Réserver
To book
A verb often used when making reservations.
Reservations are common and expected in French dining culture.
Une
A
The feminine singular article.
French nouns have genders, so articles must match in gender and number.
Table
Table
The word for table, used the same in restaurants.
Dining experiences are central to French culture, and the table is a focal point.
Une table
A table
A necessary phrase when making dining reservations.
In French etiquette, always check availability in advance.
Pour
For
Used to indicate purpose or recipient.
Commonly used in various contexts, from dining to directions.
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