A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where is the airport" in French
Ask for directions to the airport in French with this essential travel phrase.
Où est l'aéroport ?
oo EH la-ir-o-PORneutral
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Use this when you're arriving in France and need to get to the airport, or if you're already in the city and need to find your way back to it.
Alternatives
- C'est où l'aéroport ?Slightly more casual, common in spoken French.
- Je cherche l'aéroport.Means 'I'm looking for the airport,' a polite way to ask.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'où'
The 'ou' sounds like the 'oo' in 'food', not the 'ow' in 'cow'.
Silent 't' in 'est'
The 't' at the end of 'est' is silent; it sounds like 'eh'.
L'aéroport gender
Remember 'aéroport' is masculine, so it's 'l'aéroport', not 'la aéroport'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say airport in French?
The word for airport in French is 'aéroport'. It's a masculine noun.
What's the difference between 'où est' and 'c'est où'?
'Où est' is a more direct question, while 'c'est où' is a bit more conversational and common in everyday speech.
Should I use 'tu' or 'vous' when asking for directions?
It's generally safer to use 'vous' with strangers in France, as it's more polite and formal.
