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Beginner · scenario 50 of 84

Ask where to sit

Ask a passenger if the seat next to them is free.

The situation You're on the bus. Ask if the seat next to someone is free.

The dialogue

Pardon, excusez-moi, cette place est libre ?
Sorry, excuse me, is this seat free?
Oui, la place est libre !
Yes, the seat is free!
Je peux m'asseoir à côté de vous ?
Can I sit next to you?
Oui, bien sûr, pas de problème !
Yes, of course, no problem!
Merci beaucoup, c'est très gentil !
Thank you very much, that's very kind!

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