Speaking French in a Hotel

Useful phrases and words

Despite common opinions, there are many English speaking staff members in the French hotels, however this does not mean that you should not make an effort to try a few simple words and phrases. Concerning hotels and restaurants, many words are very similar.

Reservation = réservation
Confirmation = confirmation
Menu = menu
Carte = carte
Table = table

English French
Hotel
Bed and breakfast
Single bedroom
Double bedroom
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Half board
Full board
To pay

Hôtel
Chambres d'hôtes
Chambre simple
Chambre double
Le pétit dejeuner
Le déjuener
Le dîner
Demi-pension
Pension complèt
Payer