j'ai une réservation
j'ai une réservation is the French way to say "I have a reservation".
It is common to follow this phrase with au nom de followed by your name, for example, j'ai une réservation au nom de Dupont.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I) elided to j’, ai (have), une (a) and réservation (reservation).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb avoir (to have) is conjugated in the first person singular present tense as ai.
Did you know?
- In France, saying j'ai une réservation without a polite greeting like bonjour is often considered rude and may result in a cold reception from the staff.
- The word réservation comes from the Latin reservātus, which literally means 'kept back' or 'saved'.
- If you are at a train station or a bus depot, the word réservation might refer specifically to a printed ticket or a paper slip rather than just the act of booking.
Examples in context
- J'ai une réservation pour ce soir.I have a reservation for tonight.This sentence is useful for specifying when your reservation is for.Tatoeba #11461373 by Aiji, translation #243328 by CK
- J'ai une réservation pour aujourd'hui.I have a reservation for today.Tatoeba #1579816 by sacredceltic, translation #436643 by lukaszpp
- J'ai une réservation.I have a reservation.This sentence is a simple way to state that you have a reservation.Tatoeba #1360227 by Aiji, translation #324726 by CK
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Example conversation
Léa is checking in at a hotel reception.
- LéaBonjour, j'ai une réservation au nom de Léa.Hello, I have a reservation under the name Léa.
- GabrielLaissez-moi vérifier cela, Madame.Let me check that, Madam.
- GabrielOui, c'est parfait. Votre chambre est prête.Yes, it's perfect. Your room is ready.
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Gabriel.Thank you very much, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries j'ai, réservation, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
