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How to Say "Could i have a wake up call at 7" in French
Request a wake-up call at your hotel in France with this polite and standard French phrase.
Est-ce que je pourrais avoir un appel de réveil à 7 heures ?
es-kuh zhuh poo-RAY ah-vwahr uhn ah-PEL duh ray-VAY ah SET uhRneutral
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Ask the hotel reception desk for a wake-up call to your room. This is the standard way to make the request.
Alternatives
- Je voudrais un appel de réveil à 7 heures, s'il vous plaît.Slightly more direct, still very polite.
- Un appel de réveil à 7 heures, s'il vous plaît.More concise, common in quick interactions.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'réveil'
The 'é' is like the 'ay' in 'say', and the 'il' is a light 'eel' sound, not a hard 'ill'.
Missing the liaison
Connect the 's' from 'est-ce' to 'que' for smoother pronunciation: 'es-kuh'.
Saying 'a 7'
French uses 'à' for 'at' with times, so say 'à 7 heures'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I ask for a wake up call in French?
You can say 'Est-ce que je pourrais avoir un appel de réveil à 7 heures ?' to politely request a wake-up call at 7 AM.
What does 'appel de réveil' mean?
'Appel de réveil' literally translates to 'call of awakening', meaning a wake-up call.
Is 'à 7 heures' correct for time?
Yes, French uses 'à' followed by the hour to indicate time, so 'à 7 heures' means 'at 7 o'clock'.
