🙋📖

How to Say ‘I would like to book’ in French

Je souhaiterais réserver

zhuh soo-et-REH ray-zair-vay

[zhuh soo-et-REH ray-zair-vay]

💬 Usage Tip: Souhaiterais is a softened "would like", even politer than je voudrais. The verb after it stays in its dictionary form, so you can swap in Je souhaiterais commander "I'd like to order".

Phrase Breakdown

Je souhaiterais

zhuh soo-et-REH

I would like

A very polite conditional form of 'souhaiter' (to wish). Say 'zhe swet-RAY'.

Example

Je souhaiterais un café.

I would like a coffee.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

souhaiterais

[soo-et-REH]

would like

Conditional of 'souhaiter' (to wish); a polite way to ask for something.

Example

Je souhaiterais un café, s'il vous plaît.

I would like a coffee, please.

réserver

[ray-zair-vay]

to book / to reserve

Verb meaning to reserve or book a spot, seat, or appointment.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une place pour jeudi.

I would like to book a spot for Thursday.

Guides for French learners

Ordering in French: Cafés, Bakeries and Restaurants (with Menu Vocabulary)How to order in French at a café, a bakery and a restaurant: the phrases, the questions staff ask, and the menu and food vocabulary to understand the answers.Hello in French: Greetings, Good Evening and How to Answer "How Are You?"How to say hello in French, when to switch to good evening, how to ask how are you and what to answer, with tu vs vous and native audio.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant lessons were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”

Tom H., 38, Chef

“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”

Nina W., 29, Graduate Student

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer