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French Phrase

N'oublie pas le numéro de l'appartement ou de la suite.

/nu.blje pa lə ny.me.ʁo də la.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃ u də la sɥit/
Meaning"Don't forget the apartment number or suite number."
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Meaning

This sentence is a reminder not to forget the number of the apartment or the suite. It can refer to the unit number in a building, a hotel suite, or any similar accommodation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you’re giving someone directions, arranging a delivery, or checking in at a hotel and you want them to keep the unit number handy.

✦Grammar Breakdown

N'oubliepaslenumérodel'appartementoudelasuite

1

Negative Imperative (2nd person singular)

For verbs ending in a vowel, the negative imperative drops the final -s and contracts "ne" with the following word, e.g., "N'oublie pas".

2

Elision of the article

When a vowel follows the definite article "le" or "la", it becomes "l'" (e.g., "l'appartement").

3

Preposition "de" for possession

"de" links "numéro" to the thing it belongs to, similar to "of" in English.

4

Coordinating conjunction "ou"

"ou" means "or" and does not take an accent in French.

🗨In Conversation

A

N'oublie pas le numéro de l'appartement ou de la suite.

Don't forget the apartment number or suite number.

Merci, je le note tout de suite.

Thanks, I’ll write it down right away.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • N'oublie le numéro de l'appartement ou de la suite.

    The negative imperative requires "pas" after the verb.

  • N'oublie pas le numéro de l'appartement ou de suite.

    Both nouns need their own article; "de la suite" is correct.

  • N'oublie pas le numéro de appartement ou de la suite.

    When the noun begins with a vowel, the article must be elided to "l'".

↔Alternatives

  • Souviens-toi du numéro de l'appartement ou de la suite.

    Remember the apartment or suite number.

  • Note le numéro de l'appartement ou de la suite.

    Write down the apartment or suite number.

  • N'oublie pas le numéro de la chambre ou de la suite.

    Don't forget the room or suite number.

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Cultural Tip

In France, "suite" usually refers to a hotel suite or a set of rooms, while "appartement" is used for residential units. When speaking to locals, specifying "numéro de l'appartement" is common for apartment buildings, whereas "numéro de la suite" is typical in hotel contexts. Also, French speakers often write the number before the street name (e.g., "12 rue de la Paix").