How to Say ‘Does boarding start now?’ in French
L'embarquement commence maintenant ?
l ahm-bar-kuh-MAHN koh-MAHNS man-teh-NAHN
[l ahm-bar-kuh-MAHN koh-MAHNS man-teh-NAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: In [L'embarquement], [le] drops its vowel before another vowel, so [le embarquement] becomes [l'embarquement]. That little apostrophe is very common: [l'aéroport], [l'hôtel], [l'avion].
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the
Contracted article before a vowel; here it introduces 'embarquement'.
L' embarquement est annoncé au micro.
The boarding is announced over the loudspeaker.
embarquement
[ahm-bar-kuh-MAHN]
boarding
The process when passengers are called to enter the plane.
L'embarquement commence à la porte B12.
Boarding starts at gate B12.
commence
[koh-MAHNS]
starts / is starting
From 'commencer'; used when something begins.
Le contrôle commence dans un instant.
The check starts in a moment.
maintenant
[man-teh-NAHN]
now
Indicates the present moment.
On monte dans l'avion maintenant.
We are getting on the plane now.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer