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French Phrase

À quel nom je fais la réservation ?

/a kɛl nɔ̃ ʒə fɛ la ʁe.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/
Meaning"Under what name do I make the reservation?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to politely ask for the name under which a reservation should be made. It's a common and practical question when booking services for someone else or confirming details.

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When to use

You would use this phrase when you are making a reservation for a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, an appointment, or any service that requires a name for booking. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though the 'je fais' part is slightly more informal than 'faut-il faire'.

✦Grammar Breakdown

À quel nomje faisla réservation

1

À quel nom

This literally means 'to what name' but functions as 'under what name' in this context. 'À' is the correct preposition when asking for the name associated with something.

2

je fais

This is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'faire' (to do/make). It means 'I make' or 'I am making'.

3

la réservation

'La réservation' means 'the reservation'. It's a feminine noun, hence 'la'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Bonjour, je voudrais réserver une table pour deux personnes ce soir.

Hello, I would like to reserve a table for two people tonight.

D'accord. À quel nom je fais la réservation ?

Okay. Under what name do I make the reservation?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Pour quel nom je fais la réservation ?

    The correct preposition to indicate 'under what name' is 'à', not 'pour'.

  • Quel nom je fais la réservation ?

    While understandable, it's grammatically more natural and common to include 'à' before 'quel nom' in this context.

↔Alternatives

  • C'est à quel nom ?

    It's under what name?

  • Quel est le nom pour la réservation ?

    What is the name for the reservation?

  • Sous quel nom voulez-vous que je fasse la réservation ?

    Under what name would you like me to make the reservation?

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Cultural Tip

In French culture, directness is often appreciated in transactional situations, but politeness remains key. Using 'vous' (formal 'you') when addressing service staff is standard. This phrase, while using 'je', is a common and acceptable way for the person making the reservation to ask for the name.