je voudrais m'enregistrer
In French, "I would like to check-in" is expressed as je voudrais m'enregistrer.
This phrase is used to announce your arrival at a hotel or an airport to register for a stay or a flight. It is appropriate for both hotel arrivals and airport check-in counters.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), voudrais (would like) and the reflexive verb m'enregistrer (to register oneself).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The standard way to say this is je voudrais m'enregistrer, which is considered polite and standard for service interactions. A more formal way to express this is Je souhaite effectuer mon enregistrement. Another variation is J'aimerais procéder à mon enregistrement, which means "I would like to proceed with my check-in".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also use the noun form l'enregistrement (the registration/check-in) with the verb faire (to do) to say je voudrais faire l'enregistrement.
Did you know?
- While m'enregistrer is used for travel, you cannot use it to 'check in' with a person to see how they are doing. For that social meaning, French speakers use prendre des nouvelles.
- The word enregistrement is also the standard French term for 'recording' a song or a voice memo, as both involve 'registering' data onto a medium.
- The verb enregistrer was originally used for the physical act of writing a deed or contract into an official register, long before it applied to hotel guests or flight passengers.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je souhaite effectuer mon enregistrement. J'ai une réservation au nom de Smith.Hello, I would like to check-in. I have a reservation under the name of Smith.
- Oui, je voudrais m'enregistrer. Mon nom est Dupont.Yes, I would like to check-in. My name is Dupont.
- Je voudrais m'enregistrer pour mon vol.I would like to check in for my flight.
- Bonjour, je voudrais m'enregistrer à l'hôtel.Hello, I would like to check in at the hotel.
Example conversation
Gabriel arrives at a hotel reception and speaks to Emma.
- GabrielBonjour, je voudrais m'enregistrer.Hello, I would like to check-in.
- EmmaBien sûr, Gabriel. Puis-je avoir votre passeport ?Of course, Gabriel. May I have your passport?
- GabrielOui, le voici.Yes, here it is.
- EmmaMerci. Voici votre clé de chambre.Thank you. Here is your room key.
