🇫🇷 Taking a Taxi in French
Whether it's a classic taxi or an Uber in France, here are the essential French phrases to get where you need to go.
📝 Key phrases
| 🇫🇷 French | 🇬🇧 Translation |
|---|---|
| Bonjour, vous êtes libre ? | Hello, are you available? |
| Emmenez-moi à…, s'il vous plaît. | Take me to…, please. |
| C'est loin ? | Is it far? |
| Combien ça va coûter ? | How much will it cost? |
| Vous pouvez me déposer ici ? | Can you drop me off here? |
| Vous pouvez mettre le compteur ? | Can you turn on the meter? |
| Je suis pressé(e). | I'm in a hurry. |
| Vous acceptez la carte ? | Do you accept card? |
| Gardez la monnaie. | Keep the change. |
| Merci, bonne journée ! | Thanks, have a good day! |
Cultural tip
In Paris, official taxis have a light on the roof. If the light is green, the taxi is available. You can also use apps like Uber or Free Now. Tipping isn't mandatory but rounding up is common.
💬 Conversation with Emma
You
Bonjour ! Emmenez-moi à la gare du Nord, s'il vous plaît.
Hello! Take me to Gare du Nord, please.
E
Bien sûr. Vous avez des bagages ?
Of course. Do you have luggage?
You
Oui, une valise. Combien ça va coûter ?
Yes, one suitcase. How much will it cost?
E
Environ 15 euros, ça dépend du trafic.
About 15 euros, depends on traffic.
You
D'accord. Je suis un peu pressé.
OK. I'm in a bit of a hurry.
E
Pas de souci, on y sera en 15 minutes.
No worries, we'll be there in 15 minutes.
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