On the Plane
Use these phrases on a plane — from boarding and finding your seat to asking the crew for help or swapping places.
Key Phrases
C'est quel siège ?
neutralWhich seat is it?
Said when checking your boarding pass or looking for your row.
Excusez-moi, c'est ma place.
politeExcuse me, that's my seat.
Polite but direct — use this calmly if someone is sitting in your assigned seat.
Je peux mettre ça là-haut ?
neutralCan I put this up there?
Point to the overhead bin — crew will understand immediately.
Vous pouvez m'aider avec mon bagage ?
politeCan you help me with my bag?
Ask a crew member if the bin is too high or the bag too heavy.
Je peux avoir de l'eau, s'il vous plaît ?
politeCan I have some water, please?
Standard polite request to cabin crew; works for any drink or snack.
Vous avez une couverture ?
neutralDo you have a blanket?
Short and natural — no need to add 'please' every time in French.
Je dois attacher ma ceinture comment ?
neutralHow do I fasten my seatbelt?
Useful if the buckle type is unfamiliar — crew will show you.
Je peux changer de place ?
neutralCan I change seats?
Ask a crew member; they will check if other seats are free.
Vous voulez bien changer de place avec moi ?
politeWould you be willing to swap seats with me?
Ask a fellow passenger — more polite than a direct question.
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 mal au cœur.
neutralI feel nauseous / I feel sick.
Literally 'I have a sick heart' — the standard phrase for motion sickness in French.
Vous avez un sac pour vomir ?
neutralDo you have a sick bag?
Direct and clear — crew will understand and react quickly.