entrée générale
The French phrase for general admission is entrée générale.
This phrase describes a type of ticket for an event that allows entry without a reserved seat.
Which one should you use?
While entrée générale implies standing or unassigned seating, the phrase place assise refers specifically to a reserved seat.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because entrée is a feminine noun, the adjective must take the feminine form générale with an e at the end.
Did you know?
- In French culinary terms, the entrée is the starter, but in English, 'entrée' is often used to describe the main course of a meal.
- At some French festivals, entrée générale tickets are managed via a fosse, which is the standing pit area directly in front of the stage.
- In some high-profile French events, an entrée générale ticket may still be subject to filtrage, a process of selective screening that can limit entry even if you hold a valid general ticket.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais réserver deux billets d'admission générale pour le concert de ce soir, s'il vous plaît.I would like to reserve two general admission tickets for tonight's concert, please.
- Le théâtre propose-t-il des billets non réservés?Does the theater offer non-reserved tickets?
- L'entrée générale est moins chère.General admission is cheaper.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are buying tickets for a concert online.
- LucasVeux-tu une place réservée ou l'entrée générale ?Do you want a reserved seat or general admission?
- ChloéJe préfère l'entrée générale pour être debout.I prefer general admission to be standing.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, Lucas.That is a good idea, Lucas.
- ChloéParfait, je commande deux billets tout de suite.Perfect, I am ordering two tickets right now.
