{"id":799,"date":"2022-07-13T17:59:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=799"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:06:01","slug":"french-vocabulary-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-vocabulary-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"French vocabulary for the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You have planned a stay in France or in a French-speaking country for your vacations? Here is a selection of <strong>tips<\/strong>, <strong>tricks <\/strong>and <strong>vocabulary in French<\/strong> that will be very useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vocabulaire de la plage en fran\u00e7ais : Pr\u00e9pare-toi pour l&#039;\u00e9t\u00e9 \ud83d\ude0e\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oNzaQsyFXGI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bbe9ecf1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7211ad67\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a1dae20c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a <strong>free PDF<\/strong> to help you <strong>with the French beach vocabulary<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/455n5pX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download it for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find a <strong>summary of the lesson<\/strong>, <strong>exercises <\/strong>to practice and the <strong>correction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-5d326462     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-toc__separator'><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-vacation-phrases\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Key vacation phrases<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#vacation-items-in-french\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Vacation items in French<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ask-for-directions-in-french\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Ask for directions in French<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-are-some-french-useful-vocabulary-words-related-to-travel\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What are some French useful vocabulary words related to travel?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-i-spend-my-christmas-holiday-in-french\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How I spend my Christmas holiday in French?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#french-exam-about-your-holidays-in-france\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">French exam about your holidays in France<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key vacation phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by learning some French vocabulary? Here are a few key phrases and words that will come in handy during your next festive gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Les vacances<\/strong> \u2013 Holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonjour\/bonsoir<\/strong> \u2013 Hello\/good evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment \u00e7a va ?<\/strong> \u2013 How are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Je vais bien, merci.<\/strong> \u2013 I&rsquo;m fine, thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D\u00e9sol\u00e9, je ne parle pas tr\u00e8s bien fran\u00e7ais. Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement s&rsquo;il vous pla\u00eet ?<\/strong> \u2013 Sorry, I don&rsquo;t speak French very well. Could you please speak more slowly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Je voudrais r\u00e9server une table pour 4 personnes \u00e0 19h<\/strong> \u2013 I would like to reserve a table for 4 people at 7pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>J&rsquo;ai une r\u00e9servation au nom de M.\/Mme [your name]<\/strong> \u2013 I have a reservation in the name of Mr.\/Ms. [your name].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Est-ce que vous avez une carte en anglais ?<\/strong> \u2013 Do you have a card in English?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pourrions-nous avoir l&rsquo;addition s&rsquo;il vous pla\u00eet ?<\/strong> \u2013 Could we have the bill please?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On paye par carte \/ en esp\u00e8ces<\/strong> \u2013 We pay by card \/ in cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A quelle heure commence l&rsquo;activit\u00e9 \/ le spectacle ?<\/strong> \u2013 What time does the activity \/ show start?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A-t-on le droit de fumer ici ?<\/strong> \u2013 Are we allowed to smoke here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avez-vous un cendrier ?<\/strong> \u2013 Do you have an ashtray?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avez-vous du feu ?<\/strong> \u2013 Do you have a light?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pardon, la fum\u00e9e ne vous d\u00e9range pas ?<\/strong> \u2013 Excuse me, do you mind the smoke?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Je voudrais un caf\u00e9 avec un verre d&rsquo;eau<\/strong> \u2013 I would like a coffee with a glass of water (<em>in France, when you order a coffee, you get an espresso. If you want a long coffee, you have to order an <\/em><strong><em>Americain<\/em><\/strong><em> or <\/em><strong><em>caf\u00e9 allong\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#60bceb\"><strong>Do you like learning French with videos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">our free video newsletter<\/a> every Friday in your e-mail box. You will get <strong>3 \u00ab\u00a0Tips &amp; Tricks\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> on <strong>grammar<\/strong>, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>phonetics <\/strong>or <strong>French culture<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Every Friday afternoon, a French-language video delivered straight to your inbox, with three tips and tricks on the French language.\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 In general, don&rsquo;t be afraid to be <strong>overly polite<\/strong> and add <strong>s&rsquo;il vous pla\u00eet<\/strong> (please) at the end of all your questions.&nbsp;The French always feel that foreigners are arrogant with them&#8230; <strong>Yes, I know, it&rsquo;s the world upside down!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don&rsquo;t be surprised if the staff in restaurants, cafes and other places that receive tourists seem, at first, cold and distant. In France, it is because <strong>you will come back<\/strong> regularly to the same place that the staff will be <strong>more and more friendly<\/strong> with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, a selection of items that we love to see because they are synonymous with vacations \ud83c\udf1e\ud83c\udf1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacation items in French<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chaise-longue-chateau-sable-coquillage.jpg\" alt=\"Chaise longue - Ch\u00e2teau de sable - coquillage\" class=\"wp-image-801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chaise-longue-chateau-sable-coquillage.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chaise-longue-chateau-sable-coquillage-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couchersoleil-bronzer-bagageamain.jpg\" alt=\"Coucher de soleil - bronzer - bagage \u00e0 main\" class=\"wp-image-802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couchersoleil-bronzer-bagageamain.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couchersoleil-bronzer-bagageamain-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/etoilemer-crabe-coupdesoleil.jpg\" alt=\"Etoile de mer - crabe - coup de soleil\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/etoilemer-crabe-coupdesoleil.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/etoilemer-crabe-coupdesoleil-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lunettessoleil-hamac-sieste.jpg\" alt=\"Lunettes de soleil - hamac - faire la sieste\" class=\"wp-image-804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lunettessoleil-hamac-sieste.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lunettessoleil-hamac-sieste-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mouette-masque-tuba-maillotdebain.jpg\" alt=\"Mouette - masque &amp; tuba - maillot de bain\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mouette-masque-tuba-maillotdebain.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mouette-masque-tuba-maillotdebain-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phare-parasol-noixdecoco.jpg\" alt=\"Phare - parasol - noix de coco\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phare-parasol-noixdecoco.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/phare-parasol-noixdecoco-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/valise-sable-plonger.jpg\" alt=\"valise - faire la sieste - plonger\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/valise-sable-plonger.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/valise-sable-plonger-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3dfa3\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Follow us on Instagram<\/strong><br><br>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lff_learnfrenchfun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram account<\/a>. Every day a different French resource to help you learn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@learnfrenchfun\/video\/7263012559790279968\" data-video-id=\"7263012559790279968\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;\" > <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@learnfrenchfun\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@learnfrenchfun?refer=embed\">@learnfrenchfun<\/a> <p>Le littoral, le bord de mer, la c\u00f4te&#8230; \ud83d\udc49 VIDEO LONGUE : youtube \/ @LearnFrenchFun \ud83d\udc49 PDF BONUS : bit . ly \/ 455n5pX <a title=\"parlarefrancese\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/parlarefrancese?refer=embed\">#parlarefrancese<\/a> <a title=\"francese\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/francese?refer=embed\">#francese<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c son original - Chez Prisc &#038; Chris - Learn French Fun\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/son-original-Chez-Prisc-Chris-7263012511560043297?refer=embed\">\u266c son original &#8211; Chez Prisc &#038; Chris &#8211; Learn French Fun<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask for directions in French<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quel est le chemin pour aller \u00e0 la gare \/ la plage \/ la rue blablabla ?<\/strong> \u2013 What is the way to go to the station \/ the beach \/ the street blah blah blah?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vous allez tout droit<\/strong> \u2013 You go straight ahead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vous tournez \u00e0 droite<\/strong> \u2013 You turn right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>vous tournez \u00e0 gauche<\/strong> \u2013 you turn left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vous continuez tout droit<\/strong> \u2013 You go straight on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vous prenez la premi\u00e8re rue \u00e0 droite\/gauche<\/strong> \u2013 You take the first street on the right\/left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr\u00e8s le rond-point, c&rsquo;est \u00e0 gauche\/droite<\/strong> \u2013 After the traffic circle, turn left\/right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vous \u00eates beaucoup trop loin, faites demi-tour<\/strong> \u2013 You are too far, turn around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traversez la rue \/ l&rsquo;avenue \/ le boulevard et vous \u00eates arriv\u00e9s<\/strong> \u2013 Cross the street \/ avenue \/ the boulevard and you have arrived<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3dfa3\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83c\udf1e <strong>What do the French do on vacation?<\/strong> <br><br>The French love to travel, and they have a number of favorite vacation spots.<br><br>Many people enjoy visiting the beach, and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-french-riviera-paradise-for-tourists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> French Riviera<\/a> is a popular destination. The city of <strong>Nice <\/strong>is also a popular spot for tourists, as it is filled with history and culture.<br><br>For those who enjoy the outdoors, <strong>the Alps<\/strong> are a great option, and there are many small villages to explore.<br><br>Finally, many people enjoy visiting <strong>Paris<\/strong>, which is considered the most romantic city in the world.<br>No matter where they go, the French love to enjoy <strong>good food and wine<\/strong>, and they often take <br><strong>time to relax<\/strong> in cafes and parks. Whatever their destination, the French know how to enjoy a vacation!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some French useful vocabulary words related to travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re planning a trip to France, it&rsquo;s helpful to know a few key phrases in the local language. After all, even the most basic conversation can be difficult when you don&rsquo;t share a common language. To get you started, here are a few useful French vocabulary words related to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>bagages <\/strong>&#8211; luggage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first word you&rsquo;ll need to know is&nbsp; <strong>bagage <\/strong>(luggage). This word covers any kind of bag or suitcase that you might bring on a trip, so it&rsquo;s essential for getting your belongings through customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>passeport <\/strong>\u2013 passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important word is <strong>passeport <\/strong>(passport). This document is required for international travel, so make sure you have it with you before you leave for France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>avion <\/strong>\u2013 airplane \/\/ <strong>a\u00e9roport <\/strong>\u2013 airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re flying to France, you&rsquo;ll need to know the word for <strong>avion <\/strong>(airplane). This will come in handy when booking your ticket and going through security at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <em>Be careful with the verb you use with the word <strong>avion<\/strong>. We say: <strong>prendre l&rsquo;avion<\/strong> or <strong>aller en avion.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>h\u00f4tel <\/strong>\u2013 hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive in France, you&rsquo;ll need a place to stay. It is the same word as in English with almost identical phonetics. That&rsquo;s nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>taxi <\/strong>\u2013 taxi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not renting a car, you&rsquo;ll probably need to take a taxi at some point during your trip. The French word for taxi is <strong>taxi<\/strong>, which should be easy to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&rsquo;t worry, the <strong>UBER <\/strong>application exists and works very well in France. You can ask<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francetvinfo.fr\/politique\/affaire\/uber-files\/uber-files-selon-une-enquete-emmanuel-macron-aurait-ete-l-allie-de-l-entreprise_5251810.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> President Macron<\/a>&#8230; \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>restaurant <\/strong>\u2013 restaurant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No trip to France would be complete without trying the local cuisine. The word for <strong>restaurant<\/strong> will come in handy when you&rsquo;re ready to find a good meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing these key French words, you&rsquo;ll be better prepared for your next trip to France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I spend my Christmas holiday in French?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vacances-noel-france.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas vacations in France\" class=\"wp-image-814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vacances-noel-france.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vacances-noel-france-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a truly unique way to spend your Christmas holiday, why not try celebrating in French? France is home to some of the most festive and beautiful Christmas traditions, and spending the holidays in this romantic country is an experience you&rsquo;ll never forget. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your French Christmas holiday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by decorating your house in traditional French style. Think garlands of greenery, strings of lights, and colorful ribbons. Make sure to also put up a star or angel on your Christmas tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On Christmas Eve<\/strong>, enjoy a feast of French delicacies such as foie gras and oysters. Then, attend Midnight Mass at one of France&rsquo;s stunning cathedrals. Afterward, head out into the streets to enjoy the magical atmosphere of Paris on Christmas night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On Christmas Day<\/strong>, open your presents around the tree before sitting down to a lovely family meal. In the afternoon, take a stroll through your neighborhood to admire the festive displays in people&rsquo;s windows. And don&rsquo;t forget to enjoy a few tasty treats along the way &#8211; after all, what&rsquo;s Christmas without gingerbread cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VOCABULAIRE : Les Traditions de No\u00ebl en France (expliqu\u00e9es aux \u00e9tudiants qui apprennent le fran\u00e7ais)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nm8Mg0npOJs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b7d99aec alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-159cc3d6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3ec52b26\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a <strong>free PDF<\/strong> to help you <strong>about Christmas traditions in France<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/41CsYud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download it for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find a <strong>summary of the lesson<\/strong>, <strong>exercises <\/strong>to practice and the <strong>correction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French Vocabulary for the Christmas Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joyeux No\u00ebl<\/strong> \u2013 Merry Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meilleurs v\u0153ux<\/strong> \u2013 Best wishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl<\/strong> \u2013 The Yule log (a traditional French dessert)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Un bonhomme de neige<\/strong> \u2013 A snowman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La cr\u00e8che<\/strong> \u2013 Nativity scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le P\u00e8re No\u00ebl<\/strong> \u2013 Santa Claus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les lutins<\/strong> \u2013 elves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les march\u00e9s de No\u00ebl <\/strong>\u2013 Christmas markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le sapin<\/strong> \u2013 Christmas tree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No\u00ebl <\/strong>\u2013 Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Nouvel An<\/strong> \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Saint-Sylvestre<\/strong> \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La f\u00eate des Rois<\/strong> \u2013 Epiphany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les cadeaux<\/strong> \u2013 presents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galette des Rois<\/strong> \u2013 Epiphany cake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les rennes<\/strong> \u2013 reindeer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les chocolats de No\u00ebl<\/strong> \u2013 Christmas chocolates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les bonnes r\u00e9solutions<\/strong> \u2013 New Year&rsquo;s resolutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00ab\u00a0<em>Talking about holidays in French<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0<br>\u00ab\u00a0<em>How would you describe your vacation in French?<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0<br>\u00ab\u00a0<em>French essays about holidays<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French exam about your holidays in France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical exercise topic for a French exam is to talk about your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the <strong>instructions carefully<\/strong> and check that you are not being asked to do anything specific (type of writing: blog, email to a friend, essay&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to speak in the <strong>past tense<\/strong>! Try to use the <strong>imperfect tense<\/strong> for the descriptions (<strong>il faisait beau, les gens \u00e9taient sympas<\/strong>&#8230;) and the <strong>past tense<\/strong> for the main actions (<strong>je me suis beaucoup amus\u00e9, j&rsquo;ai go\u00fbt\u00e9 toutes les sp\u00e9cialit\u00e9s de la gastronomie fran\u00e7aise&#8230;<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show that you have specific vocabulary about vacations. Use the right words: <strong>une chaise longue, un parasol, prendre l&rsquo;avion<\/strong>&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reread your text before handing it in to the teacher!!!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Bon voyage ! And remember, the more French you know, the better your trip will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vive la France !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have learned some essential travel vocabulary words, it\u2019s time to put them into practice! I hope you have a wonderful time in my beautiful country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Au revoir !<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Articles that might interest you: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-vocabulary-of-drinks\/\">French Vocabulary of Drinks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/10-french-idiomatic-expressions-with-animals\/\">10 french idiomatic expressions with animals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/10-french-idioms-related-to-music\/\">10 French idioms related to music<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/what-english-words-are-from-french\/\">What English words are from French?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-all-purpose-words\/\">French all-purpose words<\/a><\/li><li class=\"current\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-vocabulary-for-the-holidays\/\">French vocabulary for the holidays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/make-his-own-french-flashcards-with-vocabulary\/\">Make his own French flashcards with vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/some-tips-and-tricks-to-enrich-your-french-vocabulary\/\">Some tips &#038; tricks to enrich your French vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/5-french-idioms-with-everyday-objects\/\">5 French idioms with everyday objects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-eat-like-a-french-person\/\">How to eat like a French person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many students planning to travel to France are interested in learning some useful French vocabulary words related to travel. After all, it can be helpful to be able to ask for directions or order food in the local language. Here are a few of the most important phrases for travel in French. 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