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Ask for common public transport phrases for Paris

Essential French Transportation: Navigate with Ease: Ask for common public transport phrases for Paris

Here are some common public transport phrases useful for navigating Paris:

  • Excusez-moi, c’est bien le train pour Paris ?
    (Excuse me, is this the train to Paris?)
  • Un billet / un ticket
    (A ticket)
  • Un billet simple
    (A one-way ticket)
  • Un billet aller-retour
    (A return ticket)
  • Quel est le prix d’un billet ?
    (What is the price of a ticket?)
  • Sur quel quai ? / Sur quelle voie ?
    (On which platform?)
  • Le train est en retard.
    (The train is delayed.)
  • Le bus est à l’heure.
    (The bus is on time.)
  • Où est l’arrêt de bus/la station de métro ?
    (Where is the bus stop/metro station?)
  • Je descends ici.
    (I am getting off here.)
  • Comment aller à la station …, s’il vous plaît ?
    (How do I get to … station, please?)
  • La correspondance
    (The connection/transfer)
  • La sortie
    (The exit)
  • Un carnet (of tickets)
  • Le métro
    (The metro)
  • Le bus
    (The bus)
  • Le train
    (The train)
  • Pardon / Excusez-moi
    (Excuse me)

These phrases cover buying tickets, asking for directions and schedules, understanding announcements about delays, and getting around the metro and bus system in Paris.

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