10 essential French phrases for renting an apartment
Navigate the French apartment rental market with confidence using these key phrases.
Renting an apartment in France can be an exciting step, but also daunting if you're not fluent. Knowing a few key phrases can make all the difference when you're viewing properties, discussing terms, or signing the lease. These expressions will help you ask questions, understand the landlord or agent, and express your needs clearly. Mastering them will smooth your transition into your new French home.
What this lesson covers
Core French words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Je cherche un appartement à louer.Juh sher-sh uh-nah-par-tuh-mon ah loo-ay.I am looking for an apartment to rent.
- Quel est le montant du loyer ?Kel eh luh mon-ton dew lwah-yay?What is the rent amount?
- Combien de pièces y a-t-il ?Com-bee-en duh pee-ess ee-ah-teel?How many rooms are there?
- Est-ce que les charges sont incluses ?Ess kuh lay shahrj son an-kloo-zuh?Are the utilities included?
- Je voudrais visiter l'appartement.Juh voo-dray vee-zee-tay lah-par-tuh-mon.I would like to visit the apartment.
- Quand est-ce que l'appartement sera disponible ?Kon ess kuh lah-par-tuh-mon suh-rah dee-spo-nee-bluh?When will the apartment be available?
- Quel est le dépôt de garantie ?Kel eh luh day-poh duh gah-ron-tee?What is the security deposit?
- Y a-t-il une connexion internet ?Ee-ah-teel oon kon-nek-syon an-ter-net?Is there an internet connection?
- Je suis intéressé(e).Juh sweez an-teh-reh-say.I am interested.
- Quand pouvons-nous signer le bail ?Kon poo-von-noo see-nyay luh bay?When can we sign the lease?
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