Joining a Gym
These essential phrases will help you navigate joining a gym in French, from asking about free trials and classes to understanding pricing and cancellation policies.
Key Phrases
Je peux essayer une fois ?
casualCan I try it out once?
A direct, everyday way to ask if you can work out before committing.
Est-ce que vous avez un essai gratuit ?
neutralDo you have a free trial?
The standard way to ask the staff at the reception desk.
C'est combien par mois ?
casualHow much is it a month?
Fast and direct; very common in everyday spoken French.
Quel est le prix pour un an ?
politeWhat is the price for a year?
A bit more formal, useful for asking about long-term options.
À quelle heure vous fermez le soir ?
neutralWhat time do you close in the evening?
Uses spoken word order instead of a formal question structure.
Les cours de yoga sont inclus ?
neutralAre yoga classes included?
Drop the 'est-ce que' in speech and simply raise your pitch at the end.
C'est bon, je vais m'inscrire.
casualIt's good, I'm going to sign up.
A natural way to state that you have made your decision.
Je peux prendre un abonnement maintenant ?
politeCan I get a membership now?
Uses 'pouvoir' (can) to keep the request simple but polite.
Est-ce que je dois payer pour annuler ?
neutralDo I have to pay to cancel?
An essential question to ask before signing any contract.
Comment je peux arrêter mon abonnement plus tard ?
politeHow can I stop my membership later?
A clear and practical way to ask about their cancellation policy.