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When you book a trip to a French ski resort, it’s understandable to be concerned about the language gap. The good news is that there’s no need to worry. It’s common for most Europeans to speak more than one language, and more often than not, English is one of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to this, French ski resorts rely on British guests. Therefore, many French people you’ll come across in a ski resort speak excellent English or enough for everyone to be on the same page.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Making An Effort Goes A Long Way<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Having a few French words and phrases under your belt will improve your French ski resort experience. You’ll understand more of what’s going on and be able to get your point across more easily. On top of this, just trying to speak French makes a massive difference to how you’re treated. For example, even if you get it wrong, your waiter will appreciate it more than if you just start speaking more loudly in English, hoping they will understand you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You will find that most French people in ski resorts will respond in English. They like to practice, and if you are respectful, they will go out of their way to help you out. They may even teach you some new words and phrases to use around the resort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking French In A Ski Resort<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are some useful words and phrases you can use around a French ski resort to make your life easier and to make your experience more enjoyable:<\/p>\n

Ski And Snowboard Related French<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you’re on the mountain, in a hire shop, or just making conversation in a bar, use these words and phrases to sound like a local.<\/p>\n

On The Mountain<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Snow \u2013 La neige<\/li>\n
  2. Lift pass \u2013 Un forfait<\/li>\n
  3. Chair lift \u2013 Le t\u00e9l\u00e9siege<\/li>\n
  4. To ski \u2013 Skier<\/li>\n
  5. To hire (skis) \u2013 Louer (skis)<\/li>\n
  6. Off-piste \u2013 Hors-piste<\/li>\n
  7. Piste map \u2013 Plan des pistes<\/li>\n
  8. Ski equipment \u2013 Equipement de ski<\/li>\n
  9. Ski jacket \u2013 Une veste<\/li>\n
  10. Goggles \u2013 Lunettes de ski or Masque de ski<\/li>\n
  11. Poles \u2013 Batons de ski<\/li>\n
  12. Ski boots \u2013 Chaussures de ski<\/li>\n
  13. Gloves \u2013 Gants<\/li>\n
  14. Helmet \u2013 Le casque<\/li>\n
  15. Ski school \u2013 Une \u00e9cole de ski<\/li>\n
  16. Ski instructor \u2013 Moniteur<\/li>\n
  17. Is this a green\/blue\/red\/black run? -Est-ce une piste verte\/bleue\/rouge\/noire ?<\/li>\n
  18. Let’s go! – On y va!<\/li>\n
  19. Oops, I lost my ski! – A\u00efe, j’ai perdu mon ski!<\/li>\n
  20. An easy slope, please – Une piste facile, s’il vous pla\u00eet<\/li>\n
  21. Help! – Au secours!<\/li>\n
  22. Watch out! – Attention!<\/li>\n
  23. It’s an emergency \u2013 C’est une urgence<\/li>\n
  24. Avalanche risk \u2013 Risque d\u2019avalanche<\/li>\n
  25. Closed \u2013 Ferm\u00e9<\/li>\n
  26. Slow down – ralentir<\/li>\n
  27. Bad weather warning \u2013 Attention au mauvais temps<\/li>\n
  28. Cross-country skiing \u2013 Le ski de fond<\/li>\n
  29. Downhill skiing \u2013 Le ski alpin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In Bars And Restaurants<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. A large beer please \u2013 Une grande bi\u00e8re s\u2019il vous plait<\/li>\n
    2. A jug of water please – Une carafe d’eau s\u2019il vous plait<\/li>\n
    3. A bottle of red\/white wine – Une bouteille de vin rouge\/blanc<\/li>\n
    4. A table for 4 please – Une table pour 4 personnes s’il vous plait<\/li>\n
    5. Mulled wine \u2013 Vin chaud<\/li>\n
    6. Two glasses of champagne, please. – Deux verres de champagne, s’il vous pla\u00eet<\/li>\n
    7. The bill, please – L’addition, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/li>\n
    8. The wine list, please – La carte des vins, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/li>\n
    9. I’m a vegetarian. – Je suis v\u00e9g\u00e9tarien(ne)<\/li>\n
    10. I’m allergic to peanuts – Je suis allergique aux arachides.<\/li>\n
    11. What is the house specialty? – Quelle est la sp\u00e9cialit\u00e9 de la maison?<\/li>\n
    12. I would like to order now – Je voudrais commander maintenant.<\/li>\n
    13. Rare – saignant<\/li>\n
    14. Medium rare – \u00e0 point<\/li>\n
    15. Well done – bien cuit<\/li>\n
    16. Do you have vegetarian dishes? – Avez-vous des plats v\u00e9g\u00e9tariens?<\/li>\n
    17. It’s delicious! – C’est d\u00e9licieux!<\/li>\n
    18. I’ll have the same – Je prendrai le m\u00eame.<\/li>\n
    19. Where is the restroom? – O\u00f9 sont les toilettes?<\/li>\n
    20. I’d like a coffee, please. – Je voudrais un caf\u00e9, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/li>\n
    21. Could you recommend a local beer? – Pourriez-vous recommander une bi\u00e8re locale ?<\/li>\n
    22. Is there a happy hour special? – Y a-t-il une offre happy hour ?<\/li>\n
    23. May I see the dessert menu? – Puis-je voir la carte des desserts ?<\/li>\n
    24. Another round of drinks, please. – Une autre tourn\u00e9e de boissons, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/li>\n
    25. I have a reservation under [Your Name]. – J’ai une r\u00e9servation au nom de [Votre Nom].<\/li>\n
    26. Is there a children’s menu? – Y a-t-il un menu enfant?<\/li>\n
    27. What’s your specialty soup today? – Quelle est la soupe du jour?<\/li>\n
    28. Can I get some extra napkins? – Puis-je avoir des serviettes en plus?<\/li>\n
    29. The chef’s recommendations, please. – Les recommandations du chef, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/li>\n
    30. Do you offer gluten-free options? – Proposez-vous des options sans gluten?<\/li>\n
    31. Could you split the bill, please? – Pourriez-vous diviser l’addition, s’il vous pla\u00eet?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In The Ski Shop<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. These boots are too big\/small – Ces bottes sont trop grandes\/petites.<\/li>\n
      2. Do you have any powder skis? – Avez-vous des skis de poudreuse ?<\/li>\n
      3. These skis need wax – Ces skis ont besoin de fart<\/li>\n
      4. I am a beginner skier – Je suis un skieur d\u00e9butant<\/li>\n
      5. These ski boots hurt – Ces chaussures de ski me font mal<\/li>\n
      6. I would like some new skis – Je voudrais des skis neufs<\/li>\n
      7. Where is the best place to ski today? – Quel est le meilleur endroit pour skier aujourd’hui ?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        68.Can you sharpen the edges of these skis? – Pouvez-vous aff\u00fbter les carres de ces skis ?<\/p>\n

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        1. What’s the recommended length for me? -Quelle est la longueur recommand\u00e9e pour moi?<\/li>\n
        2. Can you show me comfortable ski boots? -Pouvez-vous me montrer des chaussures de ski confortables?<\/li>\n
        3. Do you have used skis in good condition? – Avez-vous des skis d’occasion en bon \u00e9tat ? –<\/li>\n
        4. I’d like to rent skis for the day -Je voudrais louer des skis pour la journ\u00e9e.<\/li>\n
        5. Can you recommend suitable ski poles? – Pouvez-vous me conseiller des b\u00e2tons de ski adapt\u00e9s?<\/li>\n
        6. I need waterproof ski gloves – J’ai besoin de gants de ski imperm\u00e9ables.<\/li>\n
        7. What ski helmet models do you have? – Quels sont les mod\u00e8les de casques de ski que vous avez?<\/li>\n
        8. Do you do binding adjustments? – Est-ce que vous faites des r\u00e9glages de fixations?<\/li>\n
        9. How much are ski goggles with polarized lenses? – Combien co\u00fbtent les lunettes de ski avec verres polaris\u00e9s ?<\/li>\n
        10. I’ve lost my ski poles – J’ai perdu mes b\u00e2tons de ski<\/li>\n
        11. Do you have any snowboard rental options? – Avez-vous des options de location de snowboard ?<\/li>\n
        12. Are there any discounts for renting equipment for a week? – Y a-t-il des r\u00e9ductions pour la location d’\u00e9quipement pour une semaine ?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\t
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