Coffee Break French CBF 2:28 | Getting a taxi
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Oct 16, 2009 Join Mark and Anna as they dive into the ins and outs of taking a taxi in French. Learn how to politely request a taxi, including useful phrases like 'je voudrais un taxi.' Discover how to share your destination and inquire about costs and distance. Tackle vocabulary for roadworks and urgent requests, ensuring smooth travels. They even touch on asking for receipts. Get ready to practice your conversational skills while navigating the French streets!
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Form Taxi Requests With Grammar
- Use your grammar knowledge to form practical phrases like 'Je voudrais un taxi' when requesting a taxi.
- Try alternative constructions such as 'Nous voulons un taxi' to include others and avoid confusion at reception.
Polite Requests Use Infinitive Structure
- Ask politely using 'Pouvez-vous' or 'Est-ce que vous pouvez' before an infinitive to request actions like calling a taxi.
- Place the object pronoun before the infinitive, e.g. 'Pouvez-vous m'appeler un taxi?'.
Choose Verbs To Express Travel Intent
- Use different verbs to state travel intentions: 'Je vais', 'Je voudrais aller', 'Je veux aller', 'Je dois aller' to express nuance.
- Match the verb to urgency or politeness when telling the driver your destination.