How to Say ‘aisle seat’ in French
une place côté couloir
ewn plahs koh-tay koo-lwar
[ewn plahs koh-tay koo-lwar]
💬 Usage Tip: [Côté] literally means side, so [côté couloir] is 'on the aisle side.' The same pattern works with [côté fenêtre].
Phrase Breakdown
une
[ewn]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article.
Je voudrais une place côté couloir pour me lever facilement.
I would like an aisle seat so I can get up easily.
place
[plahs]
seat
A place to sit; on a plane, a seat.
Une place côté couloir est pratique pour les longs vols.
An aisle seat is practical for long flights.
côté
[koh-tay]
side
Means side; here it indicates seat position.
Je choisis une place côté couloir aujourd'hui.
I choose an aisle seat today.
couloir
[koo-lwar]
aisle
The passage between rows of seats on a plane.
Une place côté couloir permet de sortir plus vite.
An aisle seat lets you get out more quickly.
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