#33 Expressions for Signing a Rental Contract｜French Everyday Phrases
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#99 Using a Spa｜French Daily Life Phrases
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When traveling, you may find yourself using a resort spa or wellness facility.
Being able to make a reservation, confirm available services, and communicate your preferences in French will allow you to enjoy treatments that suit your needs.
In this lesson, I will explain useful French expressions and key grammar points for spa visits, using sample dialogues to make each point clear.
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Dialogue
Bonjour, j’aimerais réserver un soin cet après-midi.
（Hello. I would like to book a treatment this afternoon.）
Bonjour. Quel type de soin souhaitez-vous ?
（Hello. What type of treatment would you like?）
Je voudrais un massage relaxant de 60 minutes.
（I would like a 60-minute relaxation massage.）
Très bien. Vous préférez 14h ou 15h ?
（Certainly. Would you prefer 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.?）
14h, s’il vous plaît.
（2 p.m., please.）
Parfait. Souhaitez-vous accéder au sauna avant le soin ?
（Perfect. Would you like to use the sauna before your treatment?）
Oui, ce serait parfait. Merci beaucoup.
（Yes, that would be perfect. Thank you very much.）
Avec plaisir. Le vestiaire est juste à droite.
（My pleasure. The changing room is just on your right.）
1. How to Say You Would Like to Book a Treatment
When using a spa, the first step is to tell the receptionist that you would like to make a reservation.
- J’aimerais réserver un soin.
(I would like to book a treatment.)
soin refers broadly to spa treatments such as massages, facials, and body care—a very useful word to remember.
2. Explaining the Type of Treatment You Want
Spa menus usually offer many types of treatments, so explaining your preferred service clearly will make the process smoother.
- Je voudrais un massage relaxant de 60 minutes.
(I would like a 60-minute relaxation massage.)
The important points here are:
- un massage relaxant
(a relaxation massage) - de 60 minutes
(60 minutes)
Giving the service type together with the duration helps the staff schedule the appropriate time slot.
Useful treatment names:
- massage aux pierres chaudes → hot stone massage
- massage suédois → Swedish massage
- soin du visage → facial treatment
- gommage corporel → body scrub
3. Scheduling the Appointment Time
It is common for spa staff to offer you several time options.
- Vous préférez 14h ou 15h ?
(Would you prefer 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.?)
If you want to specify a time:
- 14h, s’il vous plaît.
(2 p.m., please.)
If you wish to propose a time yourself:
- Et si on faisait ça à 14h ?
(How about 2 p.m.?)
“Et si 〜 ”is a useful structure for making suggestions both in daily conversation and business situations.
4. Asking About Facility Use Before the Treatment
Some spas allow access to facilities such as a sauna, jacuzzi, or hammam before your treatment.
- Souhaitez-vous accéder au sauna avant le soin ?
(Would you like to use the sauna before your treatment?)
If you want to use it:
- Oui, ce serait parfait.
(Yes, that would be perfect.)
If you do not need it:
- Non merci, je préfère commencer directement le soin.
(No, thank you. I prefer to begin the treatment directly.)
The phrase “ce serait parfait” expresses a polite and appreciative tone, meaning “that would be ideal.”
Summary
- J’aimerais réserver un soin.
→ Basic expression for making a treatment reservation. - Je voudrais un massage relaxant de 60 minutes.
→ Use this to state the treatment and duration together. - Vous préférez 14h ou 15h ? / 14h, s’il vous plaît.
→ Asking for and confirming preferred appointment times. - Souhaitez-vous accéder au sauna ?
→ Used to confirm use of spa facilities such as the sauna. - Ce serait parfait / Parfait, merci.
→ Polite responses when accepting suggestions or assistance.
