How do you say "I'd like to reserve a table." in French?

"I'd like to reserve a table." in French is "Je voudrais réserver une table.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I'd like to reserve a table.’ in French

Q: What does "Je voudrais réserver une table." mean in English?

"Je voudrais réserver une table." means "I'd like to reserve a table." in English. Usage tip: [Je voudrais] is the standard polite opener for requests in French. You can swap in another thing or action after it: [Je voudrais une table] or [Je voudrais réserver pour six].

Je voudrais réserver une table.

zhuh voo-dray ray-zair-vay ewn tahbl

[zhuh voo-dray ray-zair-vay ewn tahbl]

💬 Usage Tip: [Je voudrais] is the standard polite opener for requests in French. You can swap in another thing or action after it: [Je voudrais une table] or [Je voudrais réserver pour six].

Phrase Breakdown

Je voudrais

zhuh voo-dray

I would like

Polite way to express a wish or request in French.

Example

Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.

I would like a coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Subject pronoun used for speaking about yourself.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une table pour demain soir.

I would like to reserve a table for tomorrow evening.

voudrais

[voo-dray]

would like

Polite verb form used to soften a request.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une table pour une occasion spéciale.

I would like to reserve a table for a special occasion.

réserver

[ray-zair-vay]

to reserve

Verb meaning to book in advance.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une table à huit heures.

I would like to reserve a table at eight o'clock.

Une table

ewn tahbl

A table

In a restaurant context, this means a table for dining.

Example

J'ai réservé une table pour deux.

I reserved a table for two.

Words in this phrase

une

[ewn]

Feminine singular article used before table.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une table au nom de Martin.

I would like to reserve a table under the name Martin.

table

[tahbl]

table

A restaurant table that you want to book.

Example

Je voudrais réserver une table pour deux personnes.

I would like to reserve a table for two people.

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