How to Say ‘One-way ticket’ in French
Un aller simple
uhn ah-lay sahm-pl
[uhn ah-lay sahm-pl]
💬 Usage Tip: [Aller simple] is literally go single, the set phrase for a one-way ticket. Do not translate word by word when speaking; use the whole chunk [un aller simple].
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a / one
Masculine singular article used before a noun.
Je voudrais un aller simple pour Bordeaux.
I would like a one-way ticket to Bordeaux.
aller
[ah-lay]
outward trip / one-way
In travel, aller refers to the outbound direction.
Un aller simple suffit pour aujourd'hui.
A one-way ticket is enough for today.
simple
[sahm-pl]
simple / one-way
Here it means not including a return trip.
Un aller simple coûte moins cher.
A one-way ticket costs less.
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