Phrases for finding your seat and interacting politely on the train.
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French Vocabulary Practicec’est ma place
"this is my seat" *Place* can mean “seat” in trains, cinemas, theaters, etc. You can also ask: *C’est quelle place ?* (Which seat is it?).
je me suis trompé
"I made a mistake" A very common way to admit a mistake, not only for trains. Example: *Je me suis trompé d’adresse* (I got the wrong address).
vous allez jusqu’à … ?
"are you going as far as … ?" Useful when asking if someone’s trip continues to a specific destination. Example: *Vous allez jusqu’à Paris ?*
presque toutes les semaines
"almost every week" A handy time expression. You can change it: *presque tous les jours* (almost every day), *presque tous les mois* (almost every month).
le train doit arriver …
"the train is supposed to arrive …" The structure *devoir + infinitif* can indicate expectation or obligation. Example: *Il doit commencer à 20h* (It’s supposed to start at 8 pm).
prochain arrĂŞt
"next stop" A very standard announcement phrase. You can also use *prochain bus* (next bus), *prochain match* (next game).
Dans le train
Excusez-moi, c’est ma place.
Ah pardon, je me suis trompé.
Pas de problème.
Vous allez jusqu’à Lyon ?
Oui, et vous ?
Moi aussi. Vous voyagez souvent en train ?
Oui, presque toutes les semaines.
Vous savez Ă quelle heure on arrive ?
Le train doit arriver Ă 19h45.
Prochain arrĂŞt, Valence TGV.
Merci, bonne route !
Bonne route Ă vous aussi !
Conversation context (translation):
Excuse me, this is my seat.
Excusez-moi, c’est ma _____.
Conversation context (translation):
Oh sorry, I made a mistake.
Je me suis _____.
Conversation context (translation):
Me too. Do you travel often by train?
Vous voyagez _____ en train ?
Conversation context (translation):
Do you know what time we arrive?
Vous savez Ă quelle _____ on arrive ?
Conversation context (translation):
Announcement: Next stop, Valence TGV.
Prochain _____, Valence TGV.