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How one-way airline tickets can stretch your travel dollars

Jan 29, 2020 • 9 min read

For a long time, no matter where you were headed, it was difficult and expensive to put together a trip itinerary using one-way travel. One-way tickets make scheduling more difficult for airlines, so travelers trying to game the system with creative itineraries were often punished with higher prices.

Not only that, since business travelers were the bulk of their income, airlines knew they could charge corporate travel departments a premium in exchange for convenient flight times built around the work day. This left leisure travelers with little choice about when they traveled, where they went, or how much they paid.

But as travel styles have evolved, so have airlines' regulations. Although they are still a lucrative source of airline revenue, business travelers only made up 12 percent of air traffic in 2019. And not only are leisure travelers jet setting in greater numbers, they have increasingly varied travel needs – including a desire to visit a variety of destinations around the globe at their own pace. 

So how do you piece together an itinerary of one-way flights to maximize your travel experiences and minimize costs?

Be Flexible

It goes without saying that you should look at all airlines – not just the flights with a single carrier – to make the most of one-way travel. But there are other advantages to being flexible with flights. If you’re able to adjust your schedule by a day or two in either direction, then you can choose flights based on when airfare is cheapest in general. Using the “Date Grid” view or calendar in an aggregator like Google Flight will allow you to see if you can save money by departing or arriving a few days earlier or later than you originally planned.

Want to save even more money? Consider arriving in one city and leaving from another. You could, for example, fly into New York ’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, then take a taxi or train across the river to Newark’s Liberty International Airport for your flight elsewhere. London ’s Heathrow Airport might be where you land, then your next flight might take off at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris . There are countless combinations around the world that are just a couple of hours apart by land, allowing you to see even more.

If you have frequent flyer miles to spend, you might be able to book your outgoing ticket with one airline and your return trip with another and take the whole trip for free. Don't be afraid to fiddle around with all the tools at your disposal while you do your research.

Know the Players

Major international carriers — the so-called legacy airlines — such as Delta, United, Air France, and British Airways were initially slow to embrace the one-way travel trend. But when discount airlines like JetBlue, Aer Lingus, Norwegian Air, and Southwest began successfully selling tickets in one-way segments regardless of a traveler’s plans, it started a shift in the industry.

It will always depend on the time of year and the proximity to vacation travel trends like popular religious and bank holidays, but these are currently the best points of entry for one-way flights to and from most regions of the world:

North America to Europe (and vice versa)

You don’t necessarily have to get to the east coast of North America before crossing the Atlantic, as there are often affordable flights from Los Angeles (for example, Norwegian has a $169USD non-stop flight to Paris). But across the board, most one-way flights to Europe will be considerably more expensive unless you are leaving from New York or Miami .

Typically, London, Paris, and Rome will be the cheapest destinations if you’re departing from New York. Other European hub cities to consider are Lisbon , Madrid , Dublin , and Oslo . Cities that are becoming more affordable include Porto , Copenhagen , Milan , and Tirana, Albania .

Once you are inside Europe, flights from these hubs to most major cities throughout the continent are consistently well under $100USD, often going for as little as $20USD during off-peak seasons – even cheaper in some cases than train fare.

Europe to Africa (and vice versa)

To fly into Africa at a discount, you need to break the continent up into regions, with certain cities in each being your best bet for affordable one-way tickets. (Note that these are not the regions designated by the United Nations but are based on ease of travel.)

Northern Africa includes Morocco , Algeria , Tunisia , Libya , and Egypt . Yes, Mauritania , Mali , Nigeria , Chad , and Sudan are technically in the north of the continent, but most of their population and travel centers are found south of the Sahara. Of the five northern African countries, all but Libya are easily and economically reached from Europe. Hubs are Casablanca and Cairo with occasional deals found in Fez , Algiers , and Tunis.

The smaller African nations centered around the Gulf of Guinea include everything between Senegal and Gabon . Hubs in this region are Dakar, Senegal ; Conakry, Guinea ; Accra, Ghana ; and Lagos, Nigeria , with the cheapest flights from Europe usually arriving in Dakar or Accra. The short flights between these African nations can be shockingly pricey. For instance, the one-way flight between Accra and the capital of its neighbor, Togo , is an undeviating $361USD for the 50-minute trip. Because of this, travel between countries in Western Africa is more affordably accomplished overland.

Eastern Africa is taken to include all of the countries east of the Great Rift Valley, from Ethiopia down through Tanzania . Addis Ababa in Ethiopia is the most affordable hub in this region, with Nairobi, Kenya , coming in at a distant second. Basically, if you’re flying from any part of eastern Africa to any other part of the region, you will likely have a layover in Addis. And flights from Addis to all parts of Ethiopia are usually fixed at just over $100USD, so it’s a great locale from which to fully explore the country.

Put simply, Central Africa is expensive if you’re flying, as airports are few and air travel is not a priority in this region. Even domestic flights will be in excess of $500USD, and you will likely stop in Addis Ababa, Nairobi, or Entebbe, Uganda . Do your research and be prepared to purchase tickets quickly if you find a rare deal.

Southern Africa includes all countries south of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo . The obvious flight hub in this region is Johannesburg, South Africa , with prices to and from most cities in Africa tracking nearly $100USD cheaper than any other airport. A second choice would be Lusaka, Zambia , especially if you are looking to visit the area around Victoria Falls .

Flights to and from Asia are plentiful and deals abound. Begin your research with tickets into and out of Kuala Lumpur , Singapore , Jakarta , Mumbai , Hanoi , Istanbul , Tokyo , and the Chinese “city of the month.” This isn’t an official designation but rather a frequent traveler observation; since the Chinese government owns the country’s airlines, they seem to use it to promote travel throughout the country by moving the deals around on a regular basis. It’s hard to predict since it isn’t free market, but you’ll always find a hub city you can use as a springboard for other in-continent flights or affordable train fare if you’re staying in China .

Island-hopping in the South Pacific is always going to be an expensive endeavor, but if you’re searching for deals traveling to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands of Oceania , check out flights from Southeast Asia, since they’re typically the most cost-effective stopover. Once you are in the region, the least-expensive flights will originate from Sydney or Auckland , with Nadi, Fiji , getting an honorable mention for routes to some of the more remote island nations.

South America

South America is largely serviced by national and regional airlines with in-country fares that rival European budget carriers. Domestic flights within most South American countries hover around the $50USD mark but will often increase by a factor of ten when flying from one country to another. Good deals flying into and out of the continent can be found in cities like São Paulo , Buenos Aires , Santiago , Lima , Bogotá , and Medellín . 

Panama City, Panama , is a routinely affordable way to enter Central America .

Middle East

Flights on Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways will almost invariably include a layover in Doha , Dubai , or Abu Dhabi , respectively. The result is that these cities are now a major hub for travel throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia, although it often means you’re flying well out of your way to get from point A to point B, albeit affordably.

Regardless of whether or not they are your final destination, check to see if any of these cities fall along your route. Even if they weren’t originally part of your plans, taking advantage of major hubs could give you a bonus travel experience and drastically reduce your transportation costs along the way. 

Have you noticed those colorful route maps in the back of in-flight magazines? They’re a good place to find each airline’s hub cities where they’ll offer the greatest number of inbound and outbound flights, and that frequency often leads to lower prices. You can find these maps on the airlines’ websites, too.

The Fine Print

If you’re flying internationally on one-way tickets, you’ll need to provide proof of onward travel. The airlines and immigration officials generally don’t care where you’re going; they just want to know that you have plans to leave their country on a given date that is within the acceptable amount of time for visitors. It’s their attempt to prevent illegal immigration.

Your onward travel doesn’t have to be a flight, though; a train or bus ticket or a rental car reservation should also suffice as long as it’s with a legitimate company. Be sure to have a copy of your ticket receipt or a screenshot of your itinerary ready to show to an agent when it’s requested, since wifi isn’t always available in airport customs and immigration areas.

Be aware that your low-price airfare will likely come with low-price service. Take a look at airline websites to see if you need to bring your own snacks and amenities like earbuds and blankets, be prepared with your own entertainment options downloaded in advance, and generally assume that baggage fees will be extra and carry-on luggage is your best bet.

And while it’s almost never addressed by officials, purchasing a round-trip ticket and only using a portion of the itinerary is against airline ticketing policies. “Throwaway ticketing” may be tempting, particularly if they’re running a round-trip airfare sale, but it could result in you having to pay the price difference between the round-trip fare and a more expensive one-way ticket. You could also potentially be barred from flying the airline if you’re caught.

This article was first published Jan 27, 2020 and updated Jan 29, 2020.

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Florida Flights

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Directions in French: Important Words and Expressions (with Audio)

Asking for directions is one of the most important elements of basic French conversation , especially when you’re new to a French-speaking city.

We can help you become the human version of French Google Maps (which, by the way, is a great resource for learning vocab and seeing how directions are written in French!).

Once you master the structures, nail down vocabulary and explore enough on your own, you may even end up giving directions yourself!

The Major French Direction Words and Phrases and How to Use Them

Tout droit — straight ahead, à droite — to the right.

• À gauche — To the left
• Nord, sud, ouest,  est — North, south, west, east
• Près de / À côté (de) — Close to

En face de — In front of

Au coin de — at the corner of, ways to ask for directions, où est — where is…, est-ce que — is / are / does, inverted subject-verb, appropriate transition words for giving and understanding directions, puis — then, après — after, enfin — finally, and one more thing....

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Whether you’re heading somewhere en bus   (by bus), en train (by train), en voiture   (by car) or à pied   (by foot), it’s crucial to know how to use the correct words and phrases.

Otherwise, how will you find anything, or, even more importantly, locate l’aéroport   (t he airport) or la gare   (t he train station) to begin your French journey?

But before you get way ahead of yourself, make sure you lock down these phrases before purchasing un billet   (a ticket).

This is one of the most important direction phrases. Used in a sentence, it’s often repeated a few times, sometimes with the tout  repeated for emphasis:

“Oui, juste tout droit.” (Yes, just straight ahead.)

How it’s used:

“Où sont les toilettes ?” (Where is the bathroom?)

“Il faut aller tout droit.”  (Go straight ahead.)

What gets tricky with this phrase is the pronunciation. It’s imperative to note that droit   in the direction phrase  tout droit is pronounced /dʀwa/, while, due to the “e” at the end (indicating that you should pronounce all the letters in the word rather than cutting off the ending), droite   should be pronounced /dʀwat/, with the “t” sound at the end. (For more information on the International Phonetic Alphabet and how to read it, visit their website ).

As you first begin to use these direction words, pay special attention to this, as it’s the difference between going straight and turning right. Three straights don’t necessarily make a right!

“Excusez-moi, je cherche la boulangerie.” (Excuse me, I’m looking for the bakery.)

“Si vous allez tout droit, puis à droite à la Rue Verte, elle est au coin de la rue.” (If you go straight ahead, then take a right at the Rue Verte, it’s at the corner.)

À gauche —   To the left

There’s no similar confusion on pronunciation here. Pronunciation is exactly like the word “gauche” in English—which means something completely different (lacking ease or grace).

“Où est le pont ?” (Where is the bridge?)

“Prenez à gauche au parc.” (Take a left at the park.)

Nord, sud, ouest,   est   — North, south, west, east

The cardinal directions above are useful in the city, when you’re familiar with the way the streets run and you know that Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur are north of the Louvre and the Tuileries.

A lot of locals will use the cardinal directions to tell you where to go, because, naturally, they’re familiar with the city and how it’s laid out.

Of course, if you’re spending the day out hiking, these directions will be your only option—so either way, they’re necessary.

Just be careful with the pronunciation for  est— if it means east, the pronunciation changes to “ayst” (instead of the usual “ay”). 

How they’re used:

“Est-ce qu’il y a un restaurant à côté ?”   (Is there a restaurant close by?)

“Il y a un restaurant italien au sud de la gare.” (There’s an Italian restaurant south of the train station.)

Pr è s de / À côté (de) —   Close to

Just as important as knowing whether to turn right or left is identifying landmarks in relation to other landmarks.  Près de ,  or “close to,” along with à côté , is a phrase that will help you do just that.

Note that the preposition de   contracts with le   and les   to make du and des  respectively. This applies to the expressions above as well as to the other expressions in this post.

(See the above example for  à côté.)

“L’église est près du métro.” (The church is close to the metro.)

En face de  is another great direction word that will help you find your location while looking for landmarks and important places nearby.

“La maison est en face de l’église.” (The house is in front of the church.)

This one’s a bit more specific, but you might hear it in the city.

“Il y a un supermarché au coin de ma rue.” (There’s a supermarket on my street corner.)

The simplest and quickest way to ask where something is located in French is to start the sentence with Où est… 

Looking for the post office?

“Où est la poste ?”

The nearest coffee shop?

“Où est le café ?” 

The library?

“Où est la bibliothèque ?”

It’s quick, easy to pronounce and gets straight to the point.

This structure will be useful when you’re using basic question words like qui   (who), quoi   (what), quand / où   (when), où   (where) and comment   (how), and really, when you’re asking most questions.

Est-ce que  functions as the “is/are/does” in a sentence like “Where is the church?” or “How does one get to Paris?”

For example:

“Où est-ce que je peux trouver la gare ?” (Where can I find the train station?)

“Comment est-ce qu’on peut aller au centre ville ?” (How can one get to the center of the city?)

One way to ask a question in French is to reverse the subject and verb and connect them with a hyphen. We do something similar in English.

“Puis-je aller au magasin ?” (Can I go to the store?)

This will come in handy when asking for directions, especially when you’re wanting to avoid using the sometimes long-winded Est-ce que  but still would like to be polite.

“Pouvez-vous me dire comment aller à Notre-Dame ?” (Can you tell me how to get to Notre Dame?)

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Puis is a simple transition word that is used when giving consecutive directions.

How it’s used: 

“Prenez à droite, puis allez tout droit.” (Go right, then go straight ahead.)

Après  has functionality similar to puis.

“Prenez à droite, et après ça, allez tout droit.” (Go right, and after that, go straight ahead.)

If you’re receiving a set of directions that’s particularly long, you may hear enfin.

“Prenez à droite, puis allez tout droit, et enfin, prenez à gauche au parc.”

(Go right, then go straight ahead, and finally, take a left at the park.)

Now that you’ve mastered French directions, you’re free to hop on your avion   (plane) or bateau   (boat), and start your travel adventure!

But if you’re still not feeling comfortable enough in French to figure out your way around a foreign country, you can review more everyday phrases and questions using French language learning apps or online classes .

So hopefully now, armed with all these phrases and resources, you’re feeling prepared and excited for your French vacation.

Good luck—and bon voyage !

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French Trains Vocabulary - Prendre le Train En France

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Taking the train is a fast, often comfortable and relatively cheap way to travel in France . Yes, there are strikes, but not all the time, and all in all, taking the train is quite reliable.

I will be writing several lessons on this subject: tips to feel prepared when you travel by train, easy learn French in context story with English/French side by side translations and even a useful questions and answers lessons. So make sure you subscribe to my newsletter to get informed of new releases.

• Un voyageur – a traveler
• La gare – the station (watch out for the pronunciation – gAr, not gayr which is “la guerre": war)
• Un billet – a ticket
• Un guichet – a booth
• Une salle d’attente – waiting area
• Un panneau d’information – information display
• Le départ – departure
• L’arrivée - arrivals
• La seconde classe, la première classe – 2nd and 1st class
• Un aller simple – one way
• Un aller-retour – round trip
• Une place (assise) – a seat
• Une place duo – 2 seats next to each other
• Un carré – 4 seats, separated in 2 rows facing each other
• Une réservation – booking
• Voyager dans le sens du train – to be facing towards where the train is going
• Un billet remboursable – refundable ticket
• Un billet échangeable – exchangeable ticket
• Un train direct – direct train
• Une correspondance – transfer
• Un changement – transfer
• Le quai – the platform
• Le passage souterrain – the underground pass
• Le rail, la voie – the track (rail is pronounced like "rye" in English)
• La voiture, le wagon (v sound) – the car
• Le bar – the snack car
• Un contrôleur – a controller

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French Travel Phrases: Your Survival Kit for Smooth Trips

If you’re reading this, you already know why you want to travel to France, be it the beauty and diversity of its landscapes, the appeal of its cuisine, or its wealth of history. But you may find yourself in need of helpful French travel phrases, and fast!

As a travel destination, France is notorious for a reason and it will delight the casual beach-goers and culture vultures alike. But to be fair, it’s not the cheapest travel destination and the language barrier can be challenging. Even though the number of English speakers has been rising rapidly over recent years, we’re still lagging behind most of our European neighbors. Even in the most touristic spots, you might bump into a waiter, a taxi driver, or a ticket seller who doesn’t speak anything but French.

This is where our French travel phrases will come in handy!

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to travel around France, from the basic daily words to specific topics such as transportation, restaurants, hotels, and much more. You’ll also find more French travel tips to help you find your way around your new favorite country with these key French travel phrases!

Without further ado, let’s move on to our list of French travel phrases.

Table of Contents

• Survival Basics: Simple French Travel Phrases
• Lost in Translation
• Moving Around
• Hotel / Hostel
• Restaurants
• Asking for Directions
• Emergencies
• How FrenchPod101 Can Help You Learn More French Vocabulary

Arras, in the “Hauts-de-France” region.

1. Survival Basics: Simple French Travel Phrases

In this chapter, I gathered a list of basic French travel phrases and words that can prove useful in most encounters in France. These French phrases for travel are just what you need to get started on your journey here. Later on, we’ll examine more specific scenarios and make sure you’re well-equipped for anything that could come your way! You’ll certainly be glad to know this survival French for travelers!

1- Being Polite

As I’ve mentioned in other articles, France invented the word “ étiquette ” and is still a place where courtesy matters…a lot. I’m not saying all French behave like white knights of exquisite politeness, but knowing how to greet and thank your French hosts and friends will take you a long way, while doing so in their language makes you instantly more likable.

These are just the ten most useful phrases. To read more on this topic or to practice some of these French travel phrases with pronunciation, please have a look at the following resources on FrenchPod101 :

• How to Say Hello in French
• Vocabulary List: Common Ways to Say Hello
• How to Introduce Yourself
• Vocabulary List: 10 Lines to Introduce Yourself

2- General Toolkit

Now that you’ve shown your good manners, let’s look at a few more essential French phrases for travellers. Here are some common words and expressions to gracefully make your way through France.

This is a small sample of the most common general phrases. You can find out more on our List of 24 Key Phrases with audio recordings, on FrenchPod101 .

2. Lost in Translation

Even if you’re well-prepared and almost fluent, there will be times when your interlocutor doesn’t make sense to you, and you’ll have to make them repeat. Heck, even as a native speaker, I’m helpless with the thickest cases of southern French accents! So just know that even knowing the best French travel phrases won’t always save you from the awkwardness of asking someone to repeat what they said.

It’s perfectly fine to ask someone to talk slower, repeat themselves, or rephrase what they were saying. Most French people will be happy to see you putting in the effort and will help you understand.

Je ne comprends pas ( “I don’t understand” )

3. Shopping

From the sparkling fancy boutiques of the Champs-Elysées to the dusty antiques of a typical Brocante (“Garage sale”), from the sprawling suburban malls to the modest Bouquinistes ( “Book sellers” ) along the Seine river, France caters for all tastes and budgets.

French shopping is usually a painless experience: Prices are displayed almost everywhere and credit cards are widely accepted, even in small bakeries or convenience stores. We don’t do five hours of siesta in the middle of the day, and unless you’re strolling around the Eiffel Tower in the crowd of souvenir sellers who won’t let you leave without a dozen dust collectors, shop owners aren’t likely to jump on you.

Le marché ( “The market” )

For more shopping words, check out our free Shopping vocabulary list .

While shopping in France, you’ll also need to know how to handle prices or quantities. Make sure to read my previous article about French Numbers: From 0 to Infinity, and Beyond and the complementary vocabulary list .

4. Moving Around

No list of basic French phrases for tourists would be complete without information on talking about your ride. Whether you travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane, you need to be able to ask your way around, inquire about the timetables and details of the trip, navigate until you board the correct ride, and figure out when to get off.

Here are the most popular ways to move around France:

• Le train ( “Train” ) This is the fastest, most comfortable, and usually most scenic way to travel from one city to another. However, compared to buses, it can be pretty expensive, especially when booked at the last minute . Although locals will often complain of the trains being late or canceled, our national network is actually pretty strong and reliable compared to those of some of our close neighbors.
• Le bus intercité ( “Intercity bus” ) Bus travel has been developing rapidly in recent years and offers cheap prices to compete with the train and car sharing services. For instance, you can book an overnight trip from Paris to Nice for 28€ while a train on the same date would be around 60€.
• Moving around the city with Les transports en commun (“The public transport”): Bus , Métro , or Tram ( “Bus,metro, or Tramway” ) The subterranean metro or Trams are only available in big cities, but you can always move around with a local bus. Without the monthly or annual card, individual trips can be purchased for around 2€ in the metro or tram station, or directly on the bus.
• Le taxi ( “Taxi” ) is the expensive alternative to public transportation that you only want to take when you’re going to the airport in the middle of the night or going back home dead drunk after an intense night out.
• Questionable business practices aside, Uber is a much cheaper and more convenient substitute to taxis, and it’s well-developed in France.
• L’avion ( “Plane” ) Keeping in mind the dire environmental cost, traveling by plane is by far the fastest way to cover long distances and the prices of the Billets d’avion ( “Plane tickets” ) have continued to drop steadily over the years. Prices are especially low if you can book around a month in advance.

Le train ( “The train” )

Now, where do you want to go?

Then, using your brand new words, find your way there:

Now, you have to ask the right questions before buying your tickets:

Personally, I don’t see why anyone would go to Dunkerque, but I’ll let you be the judge of that (or rather don’t!).

And finally, you’ll just have to figure out where your ride is leaving from and when you should get off:

To learn more vocabulary about transportation, please check out our lists of vocabulary for Airplanes , Bus or Train Stations , and Crossing Borders .

5. Hotel / Hostel

As the most visited country in the world (nothing wrong with a bit of bragging!), France has no shortage of accommodation of all shapes, sizes, and prices. You’re not likely to run out of options when looking for a place to spend the night. But you may still want a couple of French travel tips and phrases regarding your stay.

Prices vary greatly depending on the season and proximity to the tourist attractions, but considering the quality of the transport network all over the country, it’s usually fine to sleep outside of the city center.

While the Gîtes ruraux (“Rural houses” used as vacation rentals) and Chambres d’hôte ( “Bed & Breakfast” ) are popular choices among locals for their summer vacations, the most common options are still L’hôtel ( “The hotel” ) and its budget version, L’auberge de jeunesse (“The hostel” or “Youth hostel”).

Nice, on the Mediterranean coast.

Most visitors in France will book their room through the usual Booking.com or HostelWorld , but there are times when you just want to stroll around and find the perfect place all by yourself. Here’s how to ask for a room in French:

Next step: you probably have some questions about the room.

6. Restaurants

You’ve found a nice room with a convenient location in this cute family-run hostel. You’ve dropped your bags and are now ready for more adventures. But wait, what’s that sound? Is that the infamous Beast of Gevaudan or your growling stomach?

If there’s one thing France is acclaimed for, it has to be the food! Good food is at the heart of our friends, family, and even business meetings; alongside wine, it stands as the cornerstone of our philosophy of Art de vivre (“The Art of Living”).

Some people imagine French meals as fancy and snobbish, but this is mostly untrue. From the biggest cities to the tiniest towns, you can always find a good Brasserie ( Literally “Brewery” ) to serve you a generous portion of typical and unpretentious food such as Cassoulet (A mixture of white beans and sausage simmered in goose fat), Steak au poivre (“Pepper steak”), or Tartare de boeuf (“Beef tartare”), served with a glass of Beaujolais .

Many restaurants have the menu displayed outside, which is really convenient if you want to quietly check your options before entering. When they don’t, you can simply ask for it before sitting; if you don’t like what you see, just give it back, thank them politely, and leave.

Otherwise, if you like what they offer, go ahead! Most restaurants will take you to a table, while simple Brasseries , Pubs, or fast food places will let you seat yourself.

1- How to Order Drinks

Before you order the food, the first question you’ll usually hear is:

• Voulez-vous boire quelque chose ? ( “Do you want something to drink?” )
• Voulez-vous commander quelque chose à boire ? ( “Would you like to order a drink?” )

It’s worth noting that when you order a meal, water is always free in France (we have a law explicitly stating it). I’m talking simple tap water in a pitcher, and not sophisticated bottled sparkling water, but this is an amazing feature of French restaurants, especially if you’re on a budget! And you can get refills.

To ask for your free water, don’t just ask for water; sneaky waiters could take your order as mineral water and charge you for it. Instead, use this phrase:

The important word here is Carafe (“Jug”), as it differentiates this from a paid order of mineral water. Also, don’t worry: water is properly filtered all over the country and it’s always fine to drink from the tap.

Oh, and you know what else is always free? Delicious French bread!

Did you know that French Fries are not French?

2- How to Order Food

Alright, now, let’s get some food on this table!

If you have any specific diet or allergy, it’s probably best to start with this:

And here’s how to order something from the menu:

Your stomach has stopped growling, your belly’s full of French delicacies, and your mind is at peace. It’s time to thank the chef and ask for the bill:

You can find more vocabulary and practice your pronunciation with our vocabulary list on Restaurants and key phrases for restaurants .

7. Asking for Directions

As Mandy Hale says, “Sometimes when you lose your way, you find yourself.” But sometimes, you just get severely frustrated and waste your day trying to reach this freaking museum your GPS keeps making you circle around.

One way or another, you’ll always end up relying on the help of locals to reach well-concealed destinations. Let’s start with the most common questions:

Je suis perdu. ( “I am lost.” )

As I often noticed while traveling, asking for directions is always the easy part, but making anything of the other person’s answer can prove much more challenging. Here are some examples of the answers you could receive:

To understand these kinds of instructions, it all comes down to knowing the right keywords, such as Droite (“Right”), Gauche (“Left”), En face (“In front”), Tout droit (“Straight”), and a few others.

Check out our lists of vocabulary for Position Words and Direction Words on FrenchPod101 to learn more about this.

And here’s more vocabulary and recordings about Key Places in Town , as well as the French Tourist Attractions .

8. Emergencies

In case of an emergency, you don’t want the language to get in the way of you and the help you need. Let’s have a look at the main emergency words (which may just be the most important French travel phrases when you need them) and how to use them.

C’est une urgence ! ( “It’s an emergency!” )

For more words on this topic, make sure to visit our free list of vocabulary about The Words and Phrases to Help You if You are in an Emergency .

If you’re in need of medical assistance, you’ll be glad to know about the Common Health Problems and some basic vocabulary about Medicine .

9. How FrenchPod101 Can Help You Learn More French Vocabulary

French travel phrases in language learning are so important, and in this guide, you’ve learned a LOT of French travel phrases. I hope it wasn’t too overwhelming! Using these travel phrases to learn French will surely benefit you, but you don’t have to remember them all, as long as you keep these phrases accessible in a notebook or on your phone.

Did I forget any important words or expressions? Are you ready to get out there and ask locals about your travel needs?

Make sure to explore FrenchPod101 , as it has plenty of free resources for you to practice your grammar and learn new words. The vocabulary lists are also a great way to revise and listen to the words. And you’re in luck, because we have tons of lists about traveling:

• Top 30 Travel Phrases
• Most Useful Verbs for Traveling
• Travel and Traveling general lists
• Vocabulary for Nationalities
• Summer Vacation Phrases
• Words for the Beach
• Winter and Snow Vocabulary

Remember that you can also use our premium service, MyTeacher , to get personal one-on-one coaching. Practice creating French travel phrases with your private teacher so they can give you personalized feedback and advice, or record them for you, so you learn the correct pronunciation.

About the Author: Born and bred in the rainy north of France, Cyril Danon has been bouncing off various jobs before he left everything behind to wander around the wonders of the World. Now, after quenching his wanderlust for the last few years, he’s eager to share his passion for languages.

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Traduction de one-way – dictionnaire anglais-français

(Traduction de one-way depuis le Dictionnaire GLOBAL anglais-français © 2016 K Dictionaries Ltd)

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(Traduction de one-way depuis le Dictionnaire PASSWORD anglais-français © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)

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What is the translation of "one way" in French?

"one way" in french, one way {adj.}.

• volume_up unilatéral

one-way {adj.}

• volume_up à sens unique
• volume_up dans un sens

one-way glass [example]

• volume_up verre argus

one-way road [example]

• volume_up voie à sens unique

Translations

One way {adjective}.

• open_in_new Link to source
• warning Request revision

one-way {adjective}

Context sentences, english french contextual examples of "one way" in french.

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Monolingual examples

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• volume_up tarif aller simple
• volume_up aller simple

"one-way journey" in French

• volume_up Voyage aller simple
• volume_up voyage à sens unique

"one-way loop" in French

• volume_up boucle unidirectionnelle
• volume_up boucle à sens unique

pronunciation

Similar translations

Similar translations for "one way" in french.

• ouvrir la marche
• aller devant
• avoir du plomb dans l'aile
• être très mal
• au demeurant
• one step closer
• one summer's day
• one swallow doesn't make a summer
• one tablespoon of ketchup
• one takes over where the other leaves off
• one the one hand
• one thing leading to another
• one thing only
• one thousand
• one touch passing
• one way or another
• one would have thought that
• one year later
• one year of age
• one's better self
• one's betters

Even more translations in the Telugu-English dictionary by bab.la.

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