Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these phrases to catch a taxi, tell the driver where you are going, ask about the price, and request drop-off details.
Key Phrases
Vous êtes libre ?
neutralAre you available?
Ask this before getting in to make sure the driver can take you.
On va à la gare.
neutralWe are going to the train station.
Commonly used even if you are alone ('on' often replaces 'we' in spoken French).
Vous pouvez m'emmener à cette adresse ?
politeCan you take me to this address?
Polite option, useful when showing an address on your phone.
Ça va coûter combien, environ ?
neutralAbout how much is it going to cost?
Good to ask before the ride starts if there is no meter.
Quel est le prix pour aller au centre-ville ?
politeWhat is the price to go to the city center?
More formal, typically used when asking at a taxi stand.
Est-ce que je peux payer par carte ?
neutralCan I pay by card?
Crucial to ask in France, as some taxis prefer cash.
C'est à gauche juste après le feu.
neutralIt's on the left right after the traffic light.
Use 'à gauche' (left), 'à droite' (right), or 'tout droit' (straight) to guide the driver.
On descend ici.
neutralWe are getting off here.
Common when you are almost at the destination.
Vous pouvez vous arrêter ici, s'il vous plaît.
politeYou can stop here, please.
A very standard and polite way to end the ride.
Gardez la monnaie.
neutralKeep the change.
Tipping isn't strictly required in French taxis, but rounding up is appreciated.