deux billets
The English phrase "two tickets" is translated into French as deux billets.
deux billets is used to refer to two pieces of paper or digital records that provide entry to an event or the right to travel on a vehicle.
Which one should you use?
While deux billets is the standard term for travel or events, you can also use deux places specifically in the context of a theater or cinema to refer to the tickets or the seats themselves. In French, the word ticket is typically reserved for small paper slips used for local transit, such as bus or metro tokens, so use billet for larger travel arrangements or event entries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun billet must be in its plural form by adding an s to match the number deux.
Did you know?
- In France, you might hear the term billet doux to describe a love letter. While billet means 'ticket' or 'note', in this romantic context it translates to a 'sweet note'.
- The word billet also refers to a banknote or piece of paper currency in French. For example, a ten euro note is called a billet de dix euros.
- Using the word ticket in France can be confusing because it often refers specifically to a proof of purchase, like a grocery store receipt.
Examples in context
- J'ai acheté deux billets pour un concert.I bought two tickets for a concert.This sentence shows how to use deux billets when talking about purchasing tickets for a concert.Tatoeba #11481770 by Aiji, translation #253824 by CK
- Deux billets pour San Diego, s'il vous plaît.Two tickets to San Diego, please.This sentence demonstrates a polite request using deux billets for travel to San Diego.Tatoeba #2364471 by nimfeo, translation #53932 by Lumi_alt
- Pourrais-je avoir deux billets pour Malcom X ?Could I have two tickets to Malcolm X?This sentence shows how to ask for deux billets for a specific show or event.Tatoeba #13482 by Aiji, translation #32334 by CN
- Deux billets, s'il vous plaît.Two tickets, please.
- J'aimerais acheter deux billets, s'il vous plaît.I would like to buy two tickets, please.
- Est-ce que je peux avoir deux billets, s'il te plaît ?Can I have two tickets, please?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a cinema counter.
- NathanBonjour, je voudrais deux billets pour le film.Hello, I would like two tickets for the movie.
- ChloéBien sûr. Vous voulez être où ?Of course. Where would you like to sit?
- NathanAu milieu, s'il vous plaît.In the middle, please.
- ChloéVoilà vos deux billets. Bonne séance !Here are your two tickets. Enjoy the show!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
