French Phrase
Regarde ton billet pour voir le numéro du terminal.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to check their ticket in order to find out which terminal they need to go to. It is a practical instruction often heard in travel contexts such as airports or train stations.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at an airport, train station, or any transport hub and you want to remind a fellow traveler to locate the terminal number on their ticket. It works both in casual conversation and in a slightly more formal setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Regardetonbilletpourvoirlenuméroduterminal.
Impératif (Regarde)
‘Regarde’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *regarder* (to look). It is used for giving a direct command or suggestion.
Possessif (ton)
‘ton’ is the masculine singular possessive adjective meaning ‘your’. It agrees with the masculine noun *billet*.
Pour + infinitif
The construction *pour + infinitif* expresses purpose: ‘to see’ → *pour voir*.
Contraction (du)
‘du’ is the contraction of *de le*, used before masculine singular nouns like *terminal*.
Article défini (le)
‘le’ is the definite article that precedes *numéro*; it signals a specific number.
🗨In Conversation
Regarde ton billet pour voir le numéro du terminal.
Look at your ticket to see the terminal number.
Ah, il indique le terminal 3. Merci !
Ah, it says terminal 3. Thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Regarde votre billet pour voir le numéro du terminal.
Using *votre* is not wrong, but it changes the register to a more formal tone; learners often mix registers in the same conversation.
Regarde ton billet pour voir le numéro du terminaux.
‘terminaux’ is the plural; the sentence refers to a single terminal, so the singular *terminal* is required.
Regarde ton billet pour voir le numéro du terminale.
‘terminale’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘high school senior’; the correct masculine noun is *terminal*.
↔Alternatives
Vérifie ton ticket pour connaître le numéro du terminal.
Check your ticket to find out the terminal number.
Consulte ton billet afin de savoir à quel terminal tu dois te rendre.
Consult your ticket so you know which terminal to go to.
Regarde ton billet, il indique le numéro du terminal.
Look at your ticket; it shows the terminal number.
Cultural Tip
In French airports, the word *terminal* refers to the large building that houses multiple gates. The terminal number is usually printed prominently on the boarding pass, often near the gate information. When speaking to staff, using the polite form *votre billet* is preferred in formal contexts, while *ton billet* is fine among friends or fellow travelers.