Learn French Phrases for Taking a Taxi

Whether you’re heading to the airport or navigating a new city, knowing a few key French phrases makes any taxi ride smooth and stress-free. Here are the essential French expressions you need to confidently hail, ride, and pay for your next taxi.

Find and Hail a Taxi

Fench	English	Pronunciation
Où est le stand de taxi le plus proche?	Where is the nearest taxi stand?
Je voudrais un taxi pour trois personnes.	I would like a taxi for three people.
Pouvez-vous m’aider avec mes bagages?	Can you help me with my luggage?
Pouvez-vous m’appeler un taxi?	Can you call me a taxi?
Je veux réserver un taxi à l’avance.	I want to book a taxi in advance.
Ce taxi est disponible?	Is this taxi available?

Talk to the driver

French	English	Pronunciation
Je voudrais aller à l’aéroport.	I would like to go to the airport.
Combien ça coûte pour aller à la gare?	How much does it cost to go to the station?
Veuillez m’emmener à cette adresse.	Please take me to this address.
Je voudrais aller au centre ville.	I would like to go to the city center.
Est-ce loin d’ici?	Is it far from here?
J’ai besoin d’aller à l’hôpital.	I need to go to a hospital.
Pouvez-vous me conduire à mon hôtel?	Can you take me to my hotel?
Pouvez-vous me conduire à la gare?	Can you take me to the train station?
Pouvez-vous me montrer sur la carte?	Can you show me on the map?

During the Ride

French	English	Pronunciation
Tournez à gauche au feu de circulation.	Take a left at the traffic light.
Je suis pressé.	I’m in a hurry.
pouvez-vous prendre un autre itinéraire?	Can you take a different route?
Je voudrais changer ma destination.	I would like to change my destination.
Pouvez-vous accélérer?	Can you speed up?

Arrive at the destination

French	English	Pronunciation
Pouvez-vous vous arrêter ici, s’il vous plaît ?	Can you stop here, please?
J’ai besoin d’un reçu.	I need a receipt.
Pouvez-vous m’attendre ici?	Can you wait for me here?
Je voudrais payer avec une carte de crédit.	I would like to pay with a credit card.
Veuillez me déposer ici.	Please drop me off here.

Your turn to practice on your own

Head to practice.parlez.app and follow these steps:

1. After you log in, select Card 2: “French Fluency Boost.”
2. When your AI tutor greets you, you say: “Je veux pratiquer des phrases pour prendre un taxi.”
3. Your AI tutor will say a phrase in English, and you will respond aloud in French.
4. The AI tutor will listen to your response and correct your pronunciation in real time.

Because the exercises are dynamic, you’ll discover fresh hotel phrases every time you practice. Very soon, you’ll be speaking them correctly and naturally!