asking for and giving directions in French
Learn phrases (Asking for & Giving directions)
Advertisement
Learning how to ask for and give directions in French is valuable for several reasons:
- Practicality: Knowing how to ask for directions in French allows you to navigate your way around French-speaking countries or regions with ease. It helps you find specific locations, such as landmarks, streets, or tourist attractions, and reach your destination efficiently.
- Independence: When you can ask for directions in French, you become more self-reliant during your travels. You won’t solely rely on maps or guidebooks, and you can confidently communicate with locals to get accurate information and guidance.
| French Phrases | English Translations |
|---|---|
| Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin vers… ? | Excuse me, can you tell me the way to…? |
| [responsivevoice voice="French Female" rate="0.8" buttontext="►"]Où se trouve la gare la plus proche ? | Where is the nearest train station? |
| Comment puis-je me rendre à l’hôtel de ville ? | How can I get to the city hall? |
| Pourriez-vous me montrer sur la carte ? | Could you show me on the map? |
| Excusez-moi, je suis perdu(e). | Excuse me, I’m lost. |
| C’est loin d’ici ? | Is it far from here? |
| Tournez à droite à la prochaine intersection. | Turn right at the next intersection. |
| Continuez tout droit pendant 200 mètres. | Go straight for 200 meters. |
| Traversez le pont et tournez à gauche. | Cross the bridge and turn left. |
| Le musée se trouve sur votre gauche. | The museum is on your left. |
| Allez jusqu’au bout de la rue. | Go to the end of the street. |
| Prenez le métro ligne 2 en direction de… | Take subway line 2 towards… |
| Excusez-moi, savez-vous où je peux trouver un taxi ? | Excuse me, do you know where I can find a taxi? |
| Pouvez-vous me dire où se trouve la cathédrale ? | Can you tell me where the cathedral is located? |
| Excusez-moi, est-ce que cette rue mène au parc ? | Excuse me, does this street lead to the park? |
| Vous allez passer devant le cinéma sur votre gauche. | You will pass the cinema on your left. |
| Le supermarché est juste en face de l’hôtel. | The supermarket is right in front of the hotel. |
| Continuez jusqu’au rond-point et prenez la deuxième sortie à droite. | Continue to the roundabout and take the second exit on the right. |
| Suivez les panneaux indiquant le centre-ville. | Follow the signs to the city center. |
| Il faut prendre le bus numéro 10. | You need to take bus number 10. |
| Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous répéter cela, s’il vous plaît ? | Excuse me, could you repeat that, please? |
