French - Reservations

Je voudrais réserver ___.

I'd like to reserve ___.

Meaning: I'd like to reserve ___.

When to use: Use this to request booking a table, room, ticket, taxi, or appointment.

Tip: Avoid using 'Je veux' in polite requests — 'Je voudrais' is more polite.

J'ai une réservation.

I have a reservation.

Meaning: I have a reservation.

When to use: Say this when you arrive at a restaurant, hotel, event, or rental desk.

C'est à quel nom ?

Under what name?

Meaning: Under what name?

When to use: Staff often ask this when they check a booking or when you arrive.

Tip: Beginners sometimes answer with only a first name; give the name the reservation is under (surname or full name).

Au nom de ___.

Under the name ___.

Meaning: Under the name ___.

When to use: Use this to tell the staff the name for the reservation.

Tip: Don't forget the phrase 'au nom de' before the name; otherwise the staff may ask again.