Going Through Security

Est-ce que je dois sortir mon ordinateur ?

Do I have to take out my laptop?

💡 Use this to ask about electronic items in your bag.

Je vais mettre mes liquides dans ce sac plastique.

I am going to put my liquids in this plastic bag.

💡 Liquids must usually be separated.

Est-ce que je dois enlever ma ceinture et mes chaussures ?

Do I need to take off my belt and my shoes?

💡 Ask this before removing your footwear or accessories.

Je pose mes affaires dans le bac bleu.

I am placing my things in the blue bin.

💡 A bin is called 'un bac' in French.

S'il vous plaît, avancez vers le scanner corporel.

Please, step forward to the body scanner.

💡 An instruction you will hear from the officer.

Ne passez pas sous le portique de sécurité maintenant.

Do not go through the security gate now.

💡 Wait until the light is green or you are called.

Je n'ai pas d'objets métalliques dans mes poches.

I do not have any metal objects in my pockets.

💡 Say this to confirm your pockets are empty.

Vous devez lever les bras pour le scanner.

You must raise your arms for the scanner.

💡 The officer will tell you this at the body scanner.

Est-ce que je peux récupérer mon sac ?

Can I collect my bag?

💡 Ask this after your luggage has passed the scan.