French · A2 · Vocabulary · 3–5 min
Eight travel decisions: destination, route changes, and clarifying details. Every answer has an explanation.
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One ticket to Paris, please.
‘Aller-retour’ is a return ticket. ‘Voie’ identifies the track shown on the departure board.
Say thisUn billet pour Paris, s'il vous plaît.
MeaningOne ticket to Paris, please.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisJe peux prendre un aller-retour ?
MeaningCan I get a return ticket?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisLe train part de quelle voie ?
MeaningWhich track does the train leave from?
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Un billet pour Paris, s'il vous plaît. | One ticket to Paris, please. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| Je peux prendre un aller-retour ? | Can I get a return ticket? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Le train part de quelle voie ? | Which track does the train leave from? | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
Ask for a ticket to Paris, check whether a return is possible, then find the departure platform.
Un billet pour Paris, s'il vous plaît.
One ticket to Paris, please.
Start the conversation naturally.
Je peux prendre un aller-retour ?
Can I get a return ticket?
Add the detail the other person needs.
Le train part de quelle voie ?
Which track does the train leave from?
Finish with a clear, polite line.