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A1 · Expat EssentialsAsking for directions & transport
Asking for directions & transport
Ask where things are, understand the answer, and buy tickets for the metro, bus or train.
about 15 min
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Daily French dialogues: using public transport
YouTube · Le Français FacileA120 mintransportdialogueKey vocabulary
| Français | English |
|---|---|
| Où se trouve... ? | Where is...?Softer than "Où est...". |
| tout droit | straight aheadCareful: "à droite" means right. |
| Prenez la première à gauche | Take the first leftCommon in spoken directions. |
| un carnet / un ticket | a book of tickets / a ticketAsk for a Navigo pass if you commute. |
| Il faut changer à... | You have to change at...Metro and RER connections. |
| C'est loin d'ici ? | Is it far from here?Useful before a prefecture appointment. |