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French Phrase

Salut, j'ai une réservation.

/sa.ly ʒe yn ʁe.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/
Meaning"Hi, I have a reservation."
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Meaning

Literally, 'Hi, I have a reservation.' The speaker is letting the listener know they have booked a place in advance, whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or any service that requires a reservation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you arrive at a venue (restaurant, hotel, theater, etc.) and want to be seated or checked‑in. It works best in informal settings; swap 'Salut' for 'Bonjour' in more formal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Salut,j'aiuneréservation.

1

Salut

An informal greeting equivalent to 'hi' or 'hey', used with friends or peers.

2

j' + ai

Contraction of the subject pronoun 'je' and the verb 'avoir' (to have) in present tense.

3

une

Indefinite article for feminine singular nouns; 'réservation' is feminine.

4

réservation

A feminine noun meaning 'reservation' (for a table, room, etc.).

🗨In Conversation

A

Bonjour, vous avez une réservation ?

Hello, do you have a reservation?

Oui, au nom de Martin. Salut, j'ai une réservation.

Yes, under the name Martin. Hi, I have a reservation.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Salut, j'ai un réservation.

    ‘Réservation’ is feminine; the correct article is ‘une’.

  • Salut, j'ai reservation.

    The noun needs the article ‘une’ and the accent on the first ‘e’.

  • Salut, j'ai une reservasion.

    Spelling error – the correct spelling is ‘réservation’.

  • Salut, j'ai une réservations.

    Avoid adding an ‘s’; ‘réservation’ is singular here.

↔Alternatives

  • Bonjour, j'ai une réservation.

    Hello, I have a reservation.

  • Bonsoir, j'ai une réservation.

    Good evening, I have a reservation.

  • Salut, j'ai réservé une table.

    Hi, I booked a table.

  • Salut, j'ai une réservation au nom de Dupont.

    Hi, I have a reservation under the name Dupont.

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Cultural Tip

In French‑speaking countries, it’s customary to greet the staff before mentioning your reservation. 'Salut' is casual and best reserved for places where you feel comfortable with the staff (e.g., a trendy café). In more formal settings like a hotel lobby, use 'Bonjour' or 'Bonsoir' depending on the time of day. Also, keep a confirmation number or email handy; French staff often ask for it to locate your booking quickly.