It is in your best interest to arrive on time at the station if you don’t want to miss your train. / We use the phrase ‘’tu as intérêt à + infinitif’’ and the phrase ‘’si tu ne veux pas’’ (if you don’t want’’) in present to advise someone.

Don’t buy a first-class ticket. That is very expensive! / We use the verb acheter (to buy) in negative present imperative form and the verb coûter (to cost) in the present tense – ‘’Ça te coûte’’ (it will cost you).

You have to reserve a bed if you want to sleep on a train. / We use the present imperative form of the verb devoir (have to) and present form of the verb vouloir (to want) + infinitive form of the verb dormir (to sleep).

I advise you to bring something to eat. There is no dining car on all the trains. / We use the phrase ‘’conseiller de + infinitif’’ (to advise to + infinitive verb) in present tense and the negative phrase ‘’il n’y a pas de’’ to indicate the absence of something.

Don’t forget to validate your ticket. The controller might ask to see your ticket. / We use the negative imperative form of the verb oublier (to forget) in the present tense in a phrase ‘’n’oublie de + infinitif’’ (don’t forget to + infinitive verb) – n’oublie de composter (don’t forget to validate); and the verb pouvoir (can) in the present tense in the phrase ‘’peut + infinitif’’(can + infinitive verb) – ‘’(il) peut demander’’ ((he) can ask).

1) Tu as intérêt à arriver à l’heure à la gare si tu ne veux pas manquer ton train.
2) N’achète pas un billet de première classe. Ça te coûte trop cher!
3) Tu dois réserver une couchette si tu veux dormir dans le train.
4) Je te conseille d’emporter quelque chose à manger. Il n’y a pas de wagon-restaurant dans tous les trains.
5) N’oublie pas de composter ton billet. Le contrôleur peut demander à voir ton billet.

We are late ! We’re going to miss our *train* !

I will not need those euros in Chicago ! Let’s go to the *exchange office*.

Your *identity* card please.

According to you, should I *check in* this bag ?

Look mum ! The *flowers* arrived. They are beautiful.

Attention ! The Air India flight number 378 arrives ten minutes *early* at the *gate* B27.

When does the plane *for* Marrakesh ?

Is the flight late ? Let’s watch the *notice board*

1. train
2. bureau de change
3. identité
4. enregistrer
5. fleurs
6. avance / porte
7. pour
8. tableau d’affichage

Can I exchange dollars for euros here?
– Yes, absolutely.
/ We see the euro sign so we assume that a woman is trying to exchange money. We use the verb pouvoir (can) in present tense + infinitive form of the verb changer (exchange).

I would like a reduced fare train ticket, please.
– If you are a student, surely.
/ The boy is presenting himself as a student, therefore we assume that he is asking for a reduced fare ticket. We use the present conditional form of the verb vouloir to state what kind of a ticket we want to buy.

How much is a one-way trip to Paris?
– 100 euros, madam.
/ We can see the plane and the Eiffel Tower, therefore we assume that a woman wants to go to Paris. We use the verb coûter (to cost) in the present tense.

Can I pay by check?
– I’m sorry, you can only pay by cash or card.
/ We see the check in the picture, therefore we assume she is asking if she can pay by check. We use the verb pouvoir (can) in present tense + infinitive form of the verb payer (to pay) and the phrase ‘’ne (pouvez) pas que’’.

Do I have to check in my bag?
– No, it is not necessary for the small bags.
/ We see the question mark and a man pointing to his bag, therefore we assume he is asking if he needs to check it in. We use the verb devoir (have to) in the present tense + the infinitive form of the verb enregistrer (to check in) and the verb être in the present tense (negative sentence).

Do you have the train schedules between Nice and Marseille?
– Yes, of course.
/ We use the verb avoir (to have) in the present tense (inversion).

1) Est-ce je peux changer des dollars en euros ici?
– Oui, absolument.
2) Je voudrais un billet de train tarif réduit, s’il vous plaît.
– Si vous etes un élève, surement.
3) Combien coûte un aller simple pour Paris?
– C’est 100 euros, madame.
4) Est-ce que je peux payer par chèque?
– Je suis désolé, vous ne pouvez payer qu’en liquide ou avec une carte.
5) Est-ce que je dois enregistrer mon sac?
– Non, ce n’est pas nécessaire pour les petits sacs.
6) Avez-vous les horaires de train entre Nice et Marseille?
– Oui, bien sûr.

– Hello! Do you have the train schedules between Nice and Paris?
– Yes, of course. Here it is!
/ We use the verb avoir (to have) in the present tense.

– How much is a round trip to Paris?
– It’s 80 euros.
/ We use the verb coûter (to cost) in present tense.

– Are there reduced fare train tickets for students?
– Yes, surely.
/ We use the phrase ‘’est-ce que’’ + ‘’il y a’’ (the e contracts – Est-ce qu’il y a) to form a question.

– How much is it?
– 56 euros.
/ We use the shortened phrase to ask how much something costs.

– I would like a reduced fare train ticket, please. Can I pay by card?
– I’m sorry, you can only pay by cash.
/ We use the present conditional form of the verb vouloir to state what kind of a ticket we want to buy.
We use the verb pouvoir (can) in present tense + infinitive form of the verb payer (to pay) and the phrase ‘’ne (pouvez) pas que’’.

– Can I exchange dollars for euros here?
– No, you have to go to the exchange office.
/ We use the verb pouvoir (can) in present tense + infinitive form of the verb changer (exchange). We use the verb devoir (have to) in present tense + infinitive form of the verb aller (to go).

– Thank you. I will be right back. / We use the verb revenir (to come back) in the present tense.

– Bonjour! Est-ce que vous avez les horaires de train entre Nice et Paris?
– Oui, bien sûr. Voilà!
– Combien coûte un aller-retour pour Paris?
– C’est 80 euros.
– Est-ce qu’il y a de billets de train tarif réduit pour les élèves?
– Oui, surement.
– C’est combien?
– 56 euros.
– Donc, je voudrais un billet de train tarif réduit, s’il vous plaît. Est-ce que je peux payer avec une carte?
– Je suis désolé, vous ne pouvez payer qu’en liquide.
– Est-ce je peux changer des dollars en euros ici?
– Non, vous devez aller au bureau d’échange.
– Merci. Je reviens tout de suite.