How do you say "I'll reserve" in French?

"I'll reserve" in French is "Je vous réserve". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I'll reserve’ in French

Q: What does "Je vous réserve" mean in English?

"Je vous réserve" means "I'll reserve" in English. Usage tip: In [Je vous réserve], [vous] comes before the verb even though English says "reserve for you" after it. That word order is very common in French: [je vous confirme], [je vous attends].

Je vous réserve

zhuh voo ray-ZAIRV

[zhuh voo ray-ZAIRV]

💬 Usage Tip: In [Je vous réserve], [vous] comes before the verb even though English says "reserve for you" after it. That word order is very common in French: [je vous confirme], [je vous attends].

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

Used by the speaker, often restaurant staff, when saying what they are doing for the customer.

Example

Je vous réserve une table près de la fenêtre.

I am reserving a table near the window for you.

Vous réserve

voo ray-ZAIRV

Reserve for you

Verb phrase meaning to book or keep something for someone.

Example

Je vous réserve une table.

I will reserve a table for you.

Words in this phrase

vous

[voo]

you; for you

A polite object pronoun referring to the customer. Very common in formal spoken French.

Example

Je vous réserve votre table pour vingt heures.

I am reserving your table for eight o’clock.

réserve

[ray-ZAIRV]

am reserving; reserve

The verb form used when confirming a booking for someone.

Example

Je vous réserve une place en terrasse si vous voulez.

I am reserving a place on the terrace for you if you want.

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