French · A2 (Elementary)
Travel in French: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful French words for travel are l'hébergement (the accommodation), le monument (the monument / landmark) and la visite guidée (the guided tour). The full French travel phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential French vocabulary for travel, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning French to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key travel vocabulary
| French | English |
|---|---|
| l'hébergement | the accommodation |
| le monument | the monument / landmark |
| la visite guidée | the guided tour |
| le guide | the guide (person or book) |
| se perdre | to get lost |
| la monnaie | the currency / change |
| l'excursion | the excursion / day trip |
| l'assurance voyage | travel insurance |
| la douane | customs |
| le séjour | the stay / sojourn |
Example sentences
Je cherche un hébergement pas cher.
I am looking for affordable accommodation.
La Tour Eiffel est un monument célèbre.
The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument.
Nous faisons une visite guidée du château.
We are taking a guided tour of the castle.
Je me suis perdu dans le Marais.
I got lost in Le Marais.
J'ai souscrit une assurance voyage.
I took out travel insurance.
Mon séjour à Paris était magnifique.
My stay in Paris was magnificent.
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