j'ai un rendez-vous
In French, "I have an appointment" is said as j'ai un rendez-vous.
This phrase is the standard way to express that you have a scheduled meeting with a professional, such as a doctor, a lawyer or a client.
What does it mean word for word?
The term rendez-vous is a compound of the verb rendez (render/give) and vous (you), which literally means "render yourselves" or "meet each other".
Which one should you use?
While rendez-vous can mean a romantic date, in a professional or medical context, it specifically refers to a scheduled appointment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the contraction j'ai because the verb avoir (to have) begins with a vowel, which prevents the use of je ai.
Did you know?
- The verb part of the phrase, rendez, comes from the imperative form of 'se rendre', which can mean 'to go to' a place or even 'to surrender' in a military sense.
- In French, rendez-vous can refer to a specific geographical location or meeting point, not just the time and date of the appointment.
- The term rendez-vous is used in military contexts to describe a prearranged meeting point for ships or aircraft.
Examples in context
- J'ai un rendez-vous lundi.I have an appointment on Monday.This sentence is useful for stating the day of the appointment using j'ai un rendez-vous.Tatoeba #6813934 by Micsmithel, translation #6810522 by CK
- J'ai un rendez-vous à 14:30.I have an appointment at 2:30.This sentence is useful for stating the time of the appointment using j'ai un rendez-vous.Tatoeba #5390523 by pititnatole, translation #3677305 by CK
- J'ai un rendez-vous ce matin.I have an appointment this morning.This sentence is useful for stating when the appointment occurs using j'ai un rendez-vous.Tatoeba #5912859 by Aiji, translation #2358971 by CK
- J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin à 10 heures.I have an appointment with the doctor at 10 o'clock.
- J'ai un rendez-vous avec le responsable des ressources humaines pour discuter de ma promotion.I have an appointment with the HR manager to discuss my promotion.
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Example conversation
At a doctor's office reception desk.
- GabrielBonjour, j'ai un rendez-vous avec le docteur.Hello, I have an appointment with the doctor.
- LéaC'est à quel nom ?Under what name?
- GabrielC'est au nom de Gabriel Martin.It's under the name Gabriel Martin.
- LéaTrès bien, asseyez-vous un instant, Monsieur.Very well, please have a seat for a moment, Sir.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
