How to Say ‘The area is reserved’ in French
La zone est réservée
lah zohn eh ray-zair-vay
[lah zohn eh ray-zair-vay]
💬 Usage Tip: French often says [être réservé à ...] for "be reserved for ..." So [La zone est réservée] naturally sets up who it is reserved for next.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
La zone est réservée, donc le taxi ne peut pas entrer.
The area is reserved, so the taxi cannot enter.
zone
[zohn]
area
A zone or designated section, often used for traffic or parking areas.
La zone est réservée aux bus près de la gare.
The area is reserved for buses near the station.
est
[eh]
is
Third-person singular form of être, meaning to be.
La zone est réservée, pas ouverte aux taxis.
The area is reserved, not open to taxis.
réservée
[ray-zair-vay]
reserved
Feminine singular form meaning set aside or restricted for a specific use.
La zone est réservée aux véhicules autorisés seulement.
The area is reserved for authorized vehicles only.
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