libérer la chambre
In French, "check out of hotel" is translated as libérer la chambre.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb libérer (to free/release) and la chambre (the room).
Which one should you use?
While libérer la chambre describes the act of leaving the room, régler la note is the specific phrase used for the act of paying the final bill.
Did you know?
- The word chambre comes from the Ancient Greek kamára, which originally described anything with an arched cover such as a boat or a wagon.
Examples in context
- Comment puis-je régler ma note ?How can I settle my bill?
- Je voudrais régler mon compte, s'il vous plaît.I would like to settle my account, please.
- Comment je peux payer ma note ?How can I pay my bill?
- Je dois régler mon compte, s'il te plaît.I need to settle my account, please.
- Bonjour, je voudrais régler ma note, s'il vous plaît. Est-ce que vous pouvez m'aider ?Hello, I would like to settle my bill, please. Can you assist me?
- Je dois libérer la chambre avant midi.I must check out of the room before noon.
- À quelle heure faut-il libérer la chambre ?What time do we have to check out of the room?
- Nous allons libérer la chambre après le petit-déjeuner.We are going to check out of the room after breakfast.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing their morning schedule at a hotel.
- GabrielChloé, est-ce qu'on doit libérer la chambre maintenant ?Chloé, do we have to check out of the room now?
- ChloéNon, nous avons encore une heure.No, we still have one hour.
- GabrielD'accord, je vais finir mon café alors.Okay, I will finish my coffee then.
- ChloéParfait, on partira tranquillement après.Perfect, we will leave peacefully afterwards.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chambre, la, libérer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
