This lesson focuses on key French vocabulary and phrases for hotel stays, including 'enregistrement' (check-in), 'chambre' (room), and useful verbs like 'régler' (to settle/pay). You'll practice essential dialogues to handle bookings, request extra services, and report problems at the reception.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercice 1: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Play a dialogue between the hotel staff and the guest during check-in. (Play a dialogue between the hotel staff and the guest during check-in.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
J'ai fait une réservation avec booking.com. I made a reservation with booking.com. |
Quel est votre numéro de réservation ? What is your reservation number? |
Le petit déjeuner commence à 7 heures et se termine à 10 heures. Breakfast starts at 7 and ends at 10 o'clock. |
Votre numéro de chambre est le 215, au deuxième étage. Your room number is 215, on the second floor. |
La salle à manger est à côté de l'ascenseur au rez-de-chaussée. The dining room is next to the elevator on the first floor. |
Pourrais-je avoir une serviette supplémentaire ? Could I have an extra towel? |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. J'___ la facture avant de quitter l'hôtel.
(I ___ the bill before leaving the hotel.)2. Nous ___ notre enregistrement rapidement.
(We ___ our check-in quickly.)3. Il ___ la clé électronique à la réception.
(He ___ the electronic key at reception.)4. Vous ___ le problème avec la climatisation ?
(Did you ___ the problem with the air conditioning?)Exercise 4: At the hotel - Jean's experience
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Faire - To do
Passé composé
- je fais
- tu fais
- il/elle fait
- nous faisons
- vous faites
- ils/elles font
- j'ai fait
- tu as fait
- il/elle a fait
- nous avons fait
- vous avez fait
- ils/elles ont fait
Choisir - To choose
Passé composé
- je choisis
- tu choisis
- il/elle choisit
- nous choisissons
- vous choisissez
- ils/elles choisissent
- j'ai choisi
- tu as choisi
- il/elle a choisi
- nous avons choisi
- vous avez choisi
- ils/elles ont choisi
Finir - To finish
Passé composé
- je finis
- tu finis
- il/elle finit
- nous finissons
- vous finissez
- ils/elles finissent
- j'ai fini
- tu as fini
- il/elle a fini
- nous avons fini
- vous avez fini
- ils/elles ont fini
Régler - To settle
Passé composé
- je règle
- tu règles
- il/elle règle
- nous réglons
- vous réglez
- ils/elles règlent
- j'ai réglé
- tu as réglé
- il/elle a réglé
- nous avons réglé
- vous avez réglé
- ils/elles ont réglé
Rencontrer - To encounter
Passé composé
- je rencontre
- tu rencontres
- il/elle rencontre
- nous rencontrons
- vous rencontrez
- ils/elles rencontrent
- j'ai rencontré
- tu as rencontré
- il/elle a rencontré
- nous avons rencontré
- vous avez rencontré
- ils/elles ont rencontré
Appeler - To call
Passé composé
- j'appelle
- tu appelles
- il/elle appelle
- nous appelons
- vous appelez
- ils/elles appellent
- j'ai appelé
- tu as appelé
- il/elle a appelé
- nous avons appelé
- vous avez appelé
- ils/elles ont appelé
S'occuper - To take care
Passé composé
- je m'occupe
- tu t'occupes
- il/elle s'occupe
- nous nous occupons
- vous vous occupez
- ils/elles s'occupent
- je me suis occupé
- tu t'es occupé
- il/elle s'est occupé
- nous nous sommes occupés
- vous vous êtes occupés
- ils/elles se sont occupés
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Régler to settle Share Copied!
passe_compose
French | English |
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(je/j') ai réglé | I settled |
(tu) as réglé | you settled |
(il/elle/on) a réglé | he/she/one settled |
(nous) avons réglé | we settled |
(vous) avez réglé | You have settled |
(ils/elles) ont réglé | they settled |
Finir to finish Share Copied!
passe_compose
French | English |
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(je/j') j'ai fini | I have finished |
tu as fini | You have finished |
il/elle/on a fini | He/she/one has finished |
nous avons fini | We have finished |
vous avez fini | You have finished |
ils/elles ont fini | They have finished |
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Lesson Overview: At the Hotel – Essential French for Your Stay
This lesson focuses on practical French language skills needed when staying at a hotel. It is designed at the A2 level, suitable for learners who already have basic knowledge in French and want to build confidence with real-life interactions. You will find structured dialogues and exercises centered around key situations such as checking in, requesting additional services, and reporting problems to the reception.
Main Topics Covered
- Hotel Check-In: Learn how to confirm your reservation, provide identification, ask about room rates, and handle payment methods.
- Requesting Extra Services: Practice polite ways to ask for additional items like extra towels or a wake-up call, and how to request changes such as a different pillow or a baby bed.
- Reporting Issues: Discover how to communicate problems like a broken air conditioner or water leak, and explore ways to seek solutions smoothly.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
Important words and expressions from the lesson include:
- réservation (reservation)
- passeport / carte d'identité (passport / identity card)
- la clé (the key)
- combien coûte (how much does it cost)
- serviette supplémentaire (extra towel)
- changer l'oreiller (change the pillow)
- réveil (wake-up call)
- problème (problem)
- climatisation (air conditioning)
- fuite d'eau (water leak)
Grammar Focus: Past Tense Verbs in Context
The lesson also features exercises on the passé composé (past tense), crucial for talking about past actions during your stay. You will practice verbs such as faire (to do), choisir (to choose), finir (to finish), and régler (to settle/pay), emphasizing correct conjugation and agreement.
Comparing English and French in Hotel Situations
Unlike English, French often requires formalities and polite expressions, especially in service contexts. For example, phrases like "Puis-je voir votre passeport, s'il vous plaît?" correspond to "May I see your passport, please?" but with a more formal structure. Also, French articles like la clé (the key) are used frequently to specify objects, whereas English might omit them.
Useful phrases you will learn include polite requests such as "Pourriez-vous m'apporter... ?" (Could you bring me...?) and how to report issues tactfully with phrases like "Je suis désolé, monsieur." (I'm sorry, sir.) This lesson will equip you to navigate hotel stays smoothly and confidently.