10 essential French phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate your French city like a local with these handy taxi phrases. Arrive at your destination smoothly and confidently!
Taking a taxi in France is a convenient way to get around, whether you're arriving at an airport, heading to a hotel, or exploring a new city. Knowing a few key phrases can make the experience much smoother and less stressful. These phrases will help you communicate effectively with the driver, from hailing a cab to specifying your destination and handling the payment. They're designed for practicality, ensuring you can get where you need to go with ease.
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.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Un taxi, s'il vous plaît.uhn tak-SEE seel voo PLEHA taxi, please.
- Pour aller à [adresse], s'il vous plaît.poor ah-LAY ah [ah-DRESS] seel voo PLEHTo go to [address], please.
- Pouvez-vous me déposer ici ?poo-VAY voo muh day-poh-ZAY ee-SEECan you drop me off here?
- Quel est le prix pour aller à [destination] ?kel eh luh PREE poor ah-LAY ah [DES-tee-nah-SYOHN]What is the price to go to [destination]?
- Est-ce que c'est loin ?es kuh seh LWAHNIs it far?
- Je voudrais aller à la gare.zhuh voo-DRAY ah-LAY ah lah GARI would like to go to the train station.
- Je voudrais aller à l'aéroport.zhuh voo-DRAY ah-LAY ah LAIR-oh-porI would like to go to the airport.
- Vous pouvez conduire plus vite, s'il vous plaît ?voo poo-VAY kohn-DWEER plew VEET seel voo PLEHCan you drive faster, please?
- Je peux payer par carte ?zhuh puh PAY-yay par KARTCan I pay by card?
- Gardez la monnaie.GAR-day lah mohn-NAYKeep the change.
Learn this for real with SPEAKZY
Full lessons, audio, streaks, leaderboards — free to start.