How to Say ‘I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy.’ in French
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation.
zhuh voo-LAY oh-see kohm-prahn-druh VO-truh poh-lee-TEEK d ah-new-lah-SYON
[zhuh voo-LAY oh-see kohm-prahn-druh VO-truh poh-lee-TEEK d ah-new-lah-SYON]
💬 Usage Tip: [Je voulais] is often used to sound gentler, even when you mean "I want to ask now." It is common on the phone or in service situations, alongside [je voudrais].
Phrase Breakdown
Je voulais aussi comprendre
zhuh voo-LAY oh-see kohm-prahn-druh
I also wanted to understand
A polite past-tense way to introduce a question or request for information.
Je voulais aussi comprendre les conditions.
I also wanted to understand the conditions.
Words in this phrase
Je
[zhuh]
I
The speaker is referring to themselves politely.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation avant de réserver.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy before booking.
voulais
[voo-LAY]
wanted
A softer, polite way to introduce a question or concern.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation pour éviter un malentendu.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy to avoid a misunderstanding.
aussi
[oh-see]
also
Shows this is an additional question after another topic.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation, en plus de confirmer la table.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy, in addition to confirming the table.
comprendre
[kohm-prahn-druh]
to understand
To get a clear explanation of a rule or procedure.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation avant samedi.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy before Saturday.
Votre politique d'annulation.
VO-truh poh-lee-TEEK d ah-new-lah-SYON
Your cancellation policy.
Refers to the rules about canceling a booking.
Quelle est votre politique d'annulation ?
What is your cancellation policy?
Words in this phrase
votre
[VO-truh]
your
Used to refer politely to the restaurant’s rule or policy.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation exacte.
I also wanted to understand your exact cancellation policy.
politique
[poh-lee-TEEK]
policy
The establishment’s official rule about a situation.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation concernant les groupes.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy regarding groups.
d'
[d]
of
Short form connecting politique and annulation.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation sans ambiguïté.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy without ambiguity.
annulation
[ah-new-lah-SYON]
cancellation
The act of canceling a reservation and the related rules.
Je voulais aussi comprendre votre politique d'annulation en cas de retard.
I also wanted to understand your cancellation policy in case of delay.
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