French - Rendez‑vous

Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous.

I'd like to make an appointment.

Meaning: I'd like to make an appointment.

When to use: Use this polite opening when you call or email to request an appointment for a service, doctor, or administration.

Vous avez de la place ___ ?

Do you have any openings on ___?

Meaning: Do you have any openings on ___?

When to use: Ask this to check availability for a specific day, date, or time slot: e.g., "Vous avez de la place mardi ?"

Tip: Avoid mixing informal tu/ vous; use "vous" in polite contexts.

Quels créneaux sont disponibles ?

What times are available?

Meaning: What times are available?

When to use: Use this to request the list of available time slots when scheduling.

Je vais prendre ___, s’il vous plaît.

I'll take ___, please.

Meaning: I'll take ___, please.

When to use: Say this when you choose a specific time or slot offered by the receptionist.

Vous pouvez me confirmer la date et l’heure ?

Can you confirm the date and time?

Meaning: Can you confirm the date and time?

When to use: Use this after scheduling to make sure the receptionist repeats the final details.

Je voudrais changer mon rendez-vous.

I'd like to change my appointment.

Meaning: I'd like to change my appointment.

When to use: Use this when you need to change an already booked appointment.

Est-ce que je peux déplacer le rendez-vous à ___ ?

Can I reschedule for ___?

Meaning: Can I reschedule for ___?

When to use: Ask this to propose a new date or time: e.g., "Est-ce que je peux déplacer le rendez-vous à 15 h ?"

Tip: Don't forget the preposition "à" for times and "au/au" for dates.

Je dois annuler mon rendez-vous.

I need to cancel my appointment.

Meaning: I need to cancel my appointment.

When to use: Use this when you cannot attend and must cancel the appointment.

Je suis là pour mon rendez-vous.

I'm here for my appointment.

Meaning: I'm here for my appointment.

When to use: Say this at reception when you arrive; you can add your name after the phrase.

Je vais être en retard.

I'm running late.

Meaning: I'm running late.

When to use: Use this to let the office know you'll arrive later than planned; if already late, say "Je suis en retard."

Le créneau de ___ est toujours disponible ?

Is ___ still available?

Meaning: Is ___ still available?

When to use: Ask this to check if a previously suggested or desired slot is still free.

Je suis disponible ___.

I'm available on ___.

Meaning: I'm available on ___.

When to use: Say when you are free; include the preposition or date format as needed (lundi, le 12, à 15 h).

Je ne suis pas disponible à ___.

I'm not available at ___.

Meaning: I'm not available at ___.

When to use: Use this to refuse a suggested time; use "le ___" for dates, "à ___" for times.