A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "One way" in French
Learn to ask for a one-way ticket in France with 'Aller simple' for train and bus travel.
Aller simple
ah-LAY SAHN-plneutral
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When buying a train or bus ticket, use this phrase to specify you only need a ticket for one direction. It's common at ticket counters or when booking online.
Alternatives
- Un allerMore casual, often understood but less precise than 'aller simple'.
- Un billet allerSlightly more explicit, meaning 'a ticket for going'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'aller'
The 'r' at the end of 'aller' is silent; focus on the 'ah-lay' sound.
Confusing with 'retour'
'Retour' means 'return', so 'aller simple' clearly distinguishes it from a round trip.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say one way ticket France?
You'll say 'un billet aller simple' which means 'a one-way ticket'. The core term for 'one way' is 'aller simple'.
Difference aller simple and aller retour?
'Aller simple' is for a one-way journey, while 'aller retour' is for a round trip, meaning going and coming back.
Where to use aller simple?
This phrase is used when purchasing tickets for public transport like trains (SNCF) or buses, at ticket offices or machines.
