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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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Une place côté couloir permet de sortir plus vite.

An aisle seat lets you get out more quickly.

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