Bedeutung
Expresses a desire to make a reservation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, calling to reserve a table is expected even for casual dining in big cities. It's a sign of 'politesse'. In Quebec, the phrase is the same, but the tone might be slightly more relaxed. However, 'Je voudrais' remains the polite standard. Swiss French speakers value punctuality immensely. If you say 'Je voudrais réserver pour 19h', being even 5 minutes late is frowned upon. In Belgium, you might hear 'Je voudrais réserver {une|f} table pour sept heures' (using 'sept' instead of 'dix-sept' or 'dix-neuf' more casually).
The 'S' Matters
In writing, don't forget the 's' in 'voudrais'. Without it, it's the future tense, which is less polite.
Always say Bonjour
Starting with 'Je voudrais réserver' without 'Bonjour' is considered rude in France.
Bedeutung
Expresses a desire to make a reservation.
The 'S' Matters
In writing, don't forget the 's' in 'voudrais'. Without it, it's the future tense, which is less polite.
Always say Bonjour
Starting with 'Je voudrais réserver' without 'Bonjour' is considered rude in France.
Add 'S'il vous plaît'
Even though 'voudrais' is polite, adding 's'il vous plaît' at the end makes you sound like a pro.
Don't use 'Je veux'
It sounds like a child demanding a toy. Stick to 'Je voudrais'.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'vouloir' in the conditional.
Bonjour, je _______ réserver {une|f} table pour ce soir.
'Voudrais' is the polite conditional form needed for requests.
Which sentence is the most polite when calling a hotel?
Choose the best option:
The conditional 'voudrais' + 'réserver' is the standard polite form.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Client: Bonjour. _________ deux places pour le concert. Employé: Bien sûr, il reste des places au premier rang.
This is the most natural way to start a booking request at a box office.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Where would you say: 'Je voudrais réserver {une|f} chambre double'?
'Chambre double' (double room) is specific to hotels.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Je voudrais réserver'
Food
- • Table
- • Terrasse
- • Dîner
Travel
- • Chambre
- • Billet
- • Siège
Leisure
- • Place
- • Ticket
- • Visite
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBonjour, je _______ réserver {une|f} table pour ce soir.
'Voudrais' is the polite conditional form needed for requests.
Choose the best option:
The conditional 'voudrais' + 'réserver' is the standard polite form.
Client: Bonjour. _________ deux places pour le concert. Employé: Bien sûr, il reste des places au premier rang.
This is the most natural way to start a booking request at a box office.
Where would you say: 'Je voudrais réserver {une|f} chambre double'?
'Chambre double' (double room) is specific to hotels.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'vouloir' is followed directly by the infinitive. Say 'Je voudrais réserver'.
They are equally polite. 'J'aimerais' is slightly softer and more personal.
You can, but 'Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous' is more common for medical contexts.
Say 'Je voudrais réserver pour [number] personnes'.
Yes, it is very common in emails. For more formality, use 'Je souhaiterais réserver'.
Use 'Je voudrais réserver {un|m} vol'.
'Réserver' is for the future (a table), 'commander' is for the present (the food).
Yes, 'Je voudrais réserver {un|m} créneau' or 'Je voudrais réserver {une|f} coupe'.
Yes, 'Je voudrais ce gâteau, s'il vous plaît' is the standard way to ask for an item in a shop.
'Voudrais' is conditional (polite request), 'voulais' is imperfect (I used to want).
Verwandte Redewendungen
J'aimerais réserver
similarI would love to reserve
Prendre rendez-vous
specialized formTo make an appointment
Faire {une|f} réservation
synonymTo make a reservation
Retenir {une|f} table
specialized formTo hold a table
