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Useful phrases for viewing a flat in French

Elevate Your Skills: Real Estate and Housing Vocabulary in French: Useful phrases for viewing a flat in French

Here are useful French phrases for viewing a flat:

General Phrases for Viewing

  • Une visite – a viewing
  • Un rendez-vous – an appointment
  • Un agent immobilier – an estate agent
  • Je cherche un appartement en ville – I am looking for a flat in town
  • Puis-je visiter l’appartement ? – Can I view the flat?
  • J’aimerais effectuer une deuxième visite – I would like to have a second viewing

Questions to Ask About the Flat

  • Comment est le voisinage ? – What is the neighbourhood like?
  • Y a-t-il des nuisances sonores ? – Is there any noise pollution?
  • Quelle est la taille de l’appartement ? – What is the size of the flat?
  • L’appartement est-il meublé ou non meublé ? – Is the flat furnished or unfurnished?
  • Quelle est la surface habitable ? – What is the living area?
  • Quel type de chauffage est utilisé ? – What heating is used?
  • L’appartement est-il en bon état ? – Is the flat in good condition?
  • Le loyer comprend-il les charges ? – Does the rent include utilities?
  • Le loyer est-il négociable ? – Is the rent negotiable?

Things to Say or Request

  • Ce n’est pas ce que je recherche – This is not what I’m looking for
  • Avez-vous autre chose ? – Do you have anything else?
  • J’aimerais voir la cave/le grenier – I would like to see the cellar/attic
  • Je voudrais une cuisine équipée – I would like a fitted kitchen
  • Je voudrais quelque chose un peu plus grand/petit – I would like something a bit bigger/smaller
  • Nous avons un budget de [amount] euros – We have a budget of [amount] euros
  • Nous voulons le calme avant tout – Above all, we want somewhere quiet

These phrases should help communicate needs and questions effectively when viewing a flat in French-speaking settings.

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