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How to Say ‘I'll note it on the reservation.’ in French

Je l'indique sur la réservation.

zhuh l an-DEEK sur lah ray-zair-vah-SYOHN

[zhuh l an-DEEK sur lah ray-zair-vah-SYOHN]

💬 Usage Tip: l' means "it" here and sits before the verb, not after. It shrinks from le because indique starts with a vowel.

Phrase Breakdown

Je l'indique

zhuh l an-DEEK

I'll note it

French often uses the present tense for an action about to happen.

Example

Je l'indique tout de suite.

I'll note it right away.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

[l]

him / it

Object pronoun 'le' shortened before a vowel.

Example

Je l'aime bien.

I like him a lot.

indique

[an-DEEK]

note / indicate

From 'indiquer'; to write down or mention.

Example

J'indique votre nom.

I note down your name.

sur la réservation.

sur lah ray-zair-vah-SYOHN

on the reservation.

'Sur' means 'on'. Keep the French 'u' sound with rounded lips.

Example

Le nom est sur la réservation.

The name is on the reservation.

Words in this phrase

sur

[sur]

Indicates position in relation to a surface.

Example

Nous avançons sur ce chemin en ton absence.

We proceed on this path in your absence.

[lah]

the

A definite article preceding a noun.

Example

La porte est ouverte.

The door is open.

réservation

[ray-zair-vah-SYOHN]

reservation / booking

A booking made in advance.

Example

La réservation est confirmée.

The booking is confirmed.

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