A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I'd like to check in" in French
The standard French phrase for checking in at a hotel, airport, or other establishment.
Je voudrais m'enregistrer.
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Use this when you arrive at your hotel reception or the airline counter. It's the polite and direct way to announce your arrival and intention to check in.
Alternatives
- Je veux m'enregistrer.Slightly more direct, less polite than 'Je voudrais'.
- C'est pour l'enregistrement.More of a statement of purpose, good if you're already at the counter.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'je'
The 'j' in 'je' sounds like the 's' in 'measure', not like the 'j' in 'jump'.
Forgetting the reflexive pronoun
You must say 'm'enregistrer' (myself register), not just 'enregistrer'.
Mispronouncing 'enregistrer'
The 'en' is a nasal sound, and the final 'er' is pronounced like 'ay'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I want to check in hotel in French?
The most common phrase is 'Je voudrais m'enregistrer.' This is polite and works for hotels.
What's the difference between 'Je voudrais' and 'Je veux'?
'Je voudrais' is the conditional, meaning 'I would like,' which is softer and more polite. 'Je veux' means 'I want' and can sound a bit demanding.
Is 'm'enregistrer' always used for checking in?
Yes, 's'enregistrer' (to register oneself) is the standard verb for checking in at hotels or for flights.
