On the Plane
Use these phrases on a French-speaking flight when you need to find your seat, store luggage, or ask the crew for help.
Key Phrases
C'est mon siège.
neutralThis is my seat.
Show your boarding pass at the same time — it avoids confusion.
Excusez-moi, c'est le siège 14A ?
politeExcuse me, is this seat 14A?
Replace '14A' with your own seat number.
C'est quoi mon siège ?
casualWhich one is my seat?
Use with a travel companion, not with crew.
Il y a de la place pour mon bagage ?
neutralIs there space for my bag?
Point to the overhead bin — the crew will understand immediately.
De l'eau, s'il vous plaît.
politeWater, please.
Short and direct is normal — no need for a full sentence with crew.
Une couverture, s'il vous plaît.
politeA blanket, please.
La ceinture, c'est comment ?
neutralHow does the seatbelt work?
Mime buckling up — the crew will show you without words.
Vous pouvez changer de siège avec moi ?
politeCan you swap seats with me?
Address the other passenger, not the crew, for a seat swap.
On échange les sièges ?
casualShall we swap seats?
Friendly and brief — fine with a fellow passenger.
Je ne me sens pas bien.
neutralI don't feel well.
Say this to a crew member — they will bring water or call for help.
J'ai besoin d'aide.
neutralI need help.
Use this when you feel unwell and need crew attention fast.