Proper words (in French) to request a Carte Orange
Jun 29th, 2005, 09:55 AM
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Proper words (in French) to request a Carte Orange
Hello,
Many of you helpful Fodorites know French so I was wondering if you could help me with the exact proper phrasing of the request for a Carte Orange.
I will be purchasing two (2) brand new Carte Orange passes for Zones 1 & 2 only.
My best guess (in English) would be to ask:
"Hello, may I please purchase two weekly Carte Orange tickets for Zones 1 and 2? Thank you very much!"
If anyone would be so kind as to translate (and if possible help with pronunciation as well, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Many of you helpful Fodorites know French so I was wondering if you could help me with the exact proper phrasing of the request for a Carte Orange.
I will be purchasing two (2) brand new Carte Orange passes for Zones 1 & 2 only.
My best guess (in English) would be to ask:
"Hello, may I please purchase two weekly Carte Orange tickets for Zones 1 and 2? Thank you very much!"
If anyone would be so kind as to translate (and if possible help with pronunciation as well, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Jun 29th, 2005, 10:13 AM
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Yep, that should work.
Here is the info in print, should you wish to cut it out and take to show the clerk, in case you freeze up...
http://www.parisinfo.com/paris_map/r...d_article=6771
Here is the info in print, should you wish to cut it out and take to show the clerk, in case you freeze up...
http://www.parisinfo.com/paris_map/r...d_article=6771
Jun 29th, 2005, 01:25 PM
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Keep in mind that the Carte Orange is valid Monday through Sunday and can be purchased through Wednesday only for the current week.
You can always write the following on a slip of paper:
Carte Orange
Zones 1 & 2
Your Monday - Sunday dates (September 3rd = 03/09)
Have your photos ready, they'll know you'll need the full kit and probably assemble it for you.
Be sure to write the number from the Carte Orange on the ticket.
When using the buses, DO NOT stick your ticket in the validation machine, just show your Carte Orange to the driver.
The card holder is a nifty place to keep your museum pass, etc., as well.
You can always write the following on a slip of paper:
Carte Orange
Zones 1 & 2
Your Monday - Sunday dates (September 3rd = 03/09)
Have your photos ready, they'll know you'll need the full kit and probably assemble it for you.
Be sure to write the number from the Carte Orange on the ticket.
When using the buses, DO NOT stick your ticket in the validation machine, just show your Carte Orange to the driver.
The card holder is a nifty place to keep your museum pass, etc., as well.
Jul 3rd, 2005, 10:24 AM
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We bought our Carte Orange tickets 3 weeks ago with our lame French. He knew what we wanted. He even got out some scissors to trim our photos so they would fit. I just took photos at home with the digital, roughly passport size, and printed them out on photo paper. He didn't even flinch. Although, there are machines in nearly every station to get photos done.
One night (it was very late) my husband's ticket wouldn't work in the machine. (He thinks it got de-magnetized because it was in his pocket with a money clip he has that is magnetic). We had all gotten through and he was stuck on the other side. Due to the late hour, the station had no employees. A French man came by, saw our dilemma, and kindly went over to an intercom on the wall (which we didn't even see), kept pounding on the button until someone responded, and then gave a long explanation (in French of course) about our predictament. He looked at our Carte Orange cards and (apparently) assured the person at the other end that we were legit. Next thing we knew, the gate was opened by remote control! And let me tell you - on the Paris metro is impossible to "jump" the gate so we would have ended up walking a long distance if this nice person hadn't helped us. The next day they replaced my husband's ticket no questions asked.
One night (it was very late) my husband's ticket wouldn't work in the machine. (He thinks it got de-magnetized because it was in his pocket with a money clip he has that is magnetic). We had all gotten through and he was stuck on the other side. Due to the late hour, the station had no employees. A French man came by, saw our dilemma, and kindly went over to an intercom on the wall (which we didn't even see), kept pounding on the button until someone responded, and then gave a long explanation (in French of course) about our predictament. He looked at our Carte Orange cards and (apparently) assured the person at the other end that we were legit. Next thing we knew, the gate was opened by remote control! And let me tell you - on the Paris metro is impossible to "jump" the gate so we would have ended up walking a long distance if this nice person hadn't helped us. The next day they replaced my husband's ticket no questions asked.
