réservation
/ʁe.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word 'reservation' is translated into French as réservation.
réservation is used to describe an arrangement by which something is secured in advance. When you want to express the act of making a reservation, you use the phrase faire une réservation.
Meaning: arrangement by which something is secured in advance (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the English word 'booking' might be used in casual situations instead of réservation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une réservation.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁe.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the noun réservation where the verb réserver is more natural. Instead of saying Je veux réservation, you should say Je veux réserver.
Did you know?
- In France, you can make a réservation at a bakery for a specific cake or pastry to ensure it is not sold out by the time you arrive.
- While réservation is used for hotels and tables, French speakers use the word rendez-vous for appointments with doctors or professionals.
- The French word réservation can also refer to a 'reservation' in the sense of a mental hesitation or a qualification added to a statement.
Examples in context
- Je ferai une réservation.I'll make a reservation.This sentence shows how to use the word réservation with the verb 'faire'.Tatoeba #6930164 by Aiji, translation #2546063 by CK
- Nous avons une réservation.We have a reservation.This sentence shows how to express that you currently have a réservation.Tatoeba #3256330 by Julien_PDC, translation #2546908 by CK
- La réservation est déjà faite.The reservation is already made.This sentence shows how to describe the status of a réservation.Tatoeba #794083 by felix63, translation #794086 by CM
- Je voudrais faire une réservation, s'il vous plaîtI would like to make a reservation, please
- Est-ce que je peux réserver une table?Can I book a table?
- Je souhaite effectuer une réservation pour ce soirI would like to make a reservation for tonight
- Je peux réserver une chambre?Can I reserve a room?
- Je souhaite faire une résa pour ce soirI want to make a reservation for tonight
- Est-ce que c'est possible de réserver des places?Is it possible to reserve seats?
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas arrive at a restaurant.
- EmmaBonsoir, j'ai une réservation pour deux personnes.Good evening, I have a reservation for two people.
- LucasÀ quel nom est la réservation, madame ?Under what name is the reservation, ma'am?
- EmmaC'est au nom d'Emma.It is under the name Emma.
- LucasParfait, suivez-moi s'il vous plaît.Perfect, follow me please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reservation” translations and entries réservation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
