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Dialogue

Je me suis inscrit en ligne à la conférence d'aujourd'hui.

zhuh muh swee an-SKREE ahn leen-yuh ah lah kon-fay-RAHNS doh-zhoor-DWEE I registered online for today's conference.

Je peux vous aider à vous enregistrer. Veuillez confirmer votre inscription sur cet écran.

zhuh puh voo-zay-DAY ah voo-zahn-ray-jis-TRAY. vuh-YAY kon-feer-MAY VO-truh an-skree-PSEE-ohn soor set ay-SKRAHN I can help you check in. Please confirm your registration on this screen.

On y voit mon inscription et l'atelier de l'après-midi que j'ai choisi.

ohn ee vwah mohn an-skree-PSEE-ohn ay lah-tuh-LYAY duh lah-pray-mee-DEE kuh zhay shwah-ZEE It shows my registration and the afternoon workshop I chose.

Je vois cet atelier indiqué avec les informations de votre badge.

zhuh vwah set ah-tuh-LYAY an-dee-KAY ah-VEK lay zan-for-mah-SYOHN duh VO-truh baj I see that workshop listed with your badge details.

Y a-t-il un programme imprimé ou dois-je utiliser la version en ligne ?

yah-TEEL uhn proh-GRAHM an-pree-MAY oo dwahzh oo-tee-lee-ZAY lah ver-SYOHN ahn leen-yuh Is there a printed agenda, or should I use the online one?

Les programmes imprimés sont ici, mais la version en ligne contient les dernières indications concernant les salles.

lay proh-GRAHM an-pree-MAY sohn tee-SEE, may lah ver-SYOHN ahn leen-yuh kon-TYAN lay der-NYER zan-dee-kah-SYOHN kon-sair-NAHN lay sahl Printed agendas are here, but the online version has the latest room assignments.

Je vais utiliser le programme en ligne pour ne manquer aucune mise à jour.

zhuh vay oo-tee-lee-ZAY luh proh-GRAHM ahn leen-yuh poor nuh mahn-KAY oh-KOON meez ah zhoor I'll use the online agenda so I don't miss any updates.

Voici vos documents et votre badge.

vwah-SEE voh doh-koo-MAHN ay VO-truh baj Here are your materials and badge.

Dans quelle salle dois-je aller en premier ?

dahn kel sahl dwahzh ah-LAY ahn pruh-MYAY Which room should I go to first?

La séance d'ouverture est dans la salle principale, tout droit dans ce couloir.

lah say-AHNS doo-vair-TEWR ay dahn lah sahl pran-see-PAHL, too DRWAH dahn suh koo-LWAHR The opening session is in the main hall, straight down this corridor.

Word by Word

Je “Je” means “I” here: the speaker who registered and is speaking to the desk staff. It is used before a verb, as in “Je me suis inscrit” and “Je vois”. Use it when stating your own action or observation.

me “me” refers back to the speaker in “Je me suis inscrit”; together with the other words, the phrase says that the speaker registered themself. It appears between “Je” and “suis” in this expression. Use “me” before a verb when the action concerns the speaker themself.

suis “suis” is the “am” part of “Je me suis inscrit”, expressing the speaker’s completed registration with the accompanying form “inscrit”. It follows “Je me” in this statement. Use it in the same kind of construction when describing a completed action involving yourself.

inscrit “inscrit” means “registered” in “Je me suis inscrit en ligne”. It identifies the speaker’s registration for the conference, and it works with “Je me suis”. Use this form when saying that you have registered for an event or service.

en “en” helps indicate the medium or format in “en ligne”, meaning online. It comes directly before “ligne” in this expression. Use “en” with a medium or format when describing how something is done.

ligne “ligne” means “line”, but in “en ligne” the full expression means “online”. Here it describes the medium used for registration. Reuse “en ligne” for an online service, registration, or document.

à “à” links the registration to the event in “inscrit en ligne à la conférence”. Here it introduces the conference for which the speaker registered. Use “s’inscrire à” with an event, course, or service.

la “la” means “the” before the feminine singular noun “conférence” in “la conférence d’aujourd’hui”. It identifies the specific conference being discussed. Use it before a known feminine singular noun.

conférence “conférence” means “conference” in “la conférence d’aujourd’hui”. It is the event for which the speaker registered. Use it for a professional, academic, or public conference.

d'aujourd'hui “d’aujourd’hui” means “of today” or “today’s” in “la conférence d’aujourd’hui”. It specifies which conference is meant. Use “d’aujourd’hui” after a noun when identifying something connected with today.

peux “peux” means “can” in “Je peux vous aider”, expressing the staff member’s ability or offer to help. It is followed here by “vous aider”. Use “Je peux” to offer help or say that you are able to do something.

vous “vous” means “you” in “vous aider” and refers to the attendee being addressed politely. It comes before the infinitive “aider” as its object. Use “vous” when addressing one person formally or more than one person.

aider “aider” means “help” in “Je peux vous aider”. It follows “peux” and names the action the staff member offers to perform. Use “aider” after “pouvoir” when saying that you can help someone.

enregistrer “enregistrer” means “register” or “check in” in “vous enregistrer”. In this setting, it refers to completing the attendee’s conference check-in. Use it after “aider à” when offering to help someone complete a registration or check-in.

Veuillez “Veuillez” is a formal way to say “please” when giving an instruction, as in “Veuillez confirmer”. It introduces the polite request to confirm the registration. Use “Veuillez” before an infinitive in formal service, administrative, or written instructions.

confirmer “confirmer” means “confirm” in “Veuillez confirmer votre inscription”. It asks the attendee to verify the registration shown on the screen. Use it with an object such as “votre inscription” when requesting verification.

votre “votre” means “your” in “votre inscription”, referring politely to the attendee’s registration. It comes directly before the noun it identifies. Use “votre” when addressing one person formally or several people about something belonging to them.

inscription “inscription” means “registration” in “votre inscription”. It is the registration that the attendee is asked to confirm on the screen. Use it for registration for a conference, course, event, or service.

sur “sur” means “on” in “sur cet écran”, locating the registration on the screen. It introduces the surface or display where the information appears. Use “sur” with a screen, page, or other surface.

cet “cet” means “this” before “écran” in “sur cet écran”. It points to the particular screen the attendee should use. Use “cet” before a masculine singular noun beginning with a vowel sound.

écran “écran” means “screen” in “cet écran”. It is the display on which the attendee confirms the registration. Use it for a computer, phone, tablet, or other display.

On “On” presents what can be seen in “On y voit mon inscription”; here it gives the sentence an impersonal “one” or general “you” perspective. It is followed by “y voit” in this description of the screen. Use “On y voit...” to say what appears somewhere.

y “y” means “there” in “On y voit”, referring to the screen already mentioned. It points back to that place or display instead of repeating it. Use “y” to refer to a previously mentioned location after a verb such as “voir”.

voit “voit” means “sees” in the impersonal expression “On y voit”, which naturally describes what the screen shows. It takes the information visible on the screen as its object. Use “On y voit...” when pointing out information displayed in a place or document.

mon “mon” means “my” in “mon inscription”, identifying the registration as belonging to the speaker. It comes before the noun “inscription” in this dialogue. Use “mon” before a singular noun when referring to something belonging to yourself.

et “et” means “and” and joins “mon inscription” with “l’atelier de l’après-midi”. It connects two items displayed on the screen. Use it to add another item or piece of information.

l'atelier “l’atelier” means “the workshop” in “l’atelier de l’après-midi”. It identifies the afternoon workshop selected by the attendee. Use it for a workshop included in a conference or training program.

de “de” means “of” in “l’atelier de l’après-midi”, linking the workshop to the afternoon. It introduces the time or category that specifies the workshop. Use “de” to connect a noun with information that identifies or describes it.

l'après-midi “l’après-midi” means “the afternoon” in “l’atelier de l’après-midi”. The initial “l’” is the shortened form of the definite article before “après-midi”, and the whole expression specifies the time of the workshop. Use “de l’après-midi” after an event or activity to identify one held in the afternoon.

que “que” introduces the clause “que j’ai choisi”, specifying which workshop is meant. It links “l’atelier de l’après-midi” to the speaker’s choice. Use “que” to introduce information identifying a person or thing already mentioned.

j'ai “j’ai” means “I have” in “j’ai choisi”, forming the part that describes the speaker’s choice. It comes before “choisi” in this completed-action expression. Use “j’ai” with a past action when stating what you have done or selected.

choisi “choisi” means “chosen” in “que j’ai choisi”, referring to the workshop selected by the speaker. It completes the expression “j’ai choisi”. Use it when identifying an option, activity, or item that you selected.

vois “vois” means “see” in “Je vois cet atelier indiqué”, showing that the staff member can see the workshop listed. It follows “Je” and takes the displayed workshop as its object. Use “Je vois...” when acknowledging information that you can see or understand.

indiqué “indiqué” means “listed” or “indicated” in “cet atelier indiqué”. It describes the workshop as appearing in the displayed information. Use it for an item, location, or detail that is shown in a list, document, or system.

avec “avec” means “with” in “avec les informations de votre badge”. It connects the workshop listing with the badge information shown alongside it. Use “avec” to mention information or an item that accompanies another one.

les “les” means “the” before plural nouns, as in “les informations” and “les dernières indications”. It identifies specific groups of information or directions in the dialogue. Use it before a known plural noun.

informations “informations” means “information” or “details” in “les informations de votre badge”. It refers to the badge details associated with the attendee. Use it for details displayed on a badge, form, screen, or document.

badge “badge” means “badge” in “votre badge”, the identification item given to the conference attendee. It is associated here with the badge’s displayed information and the physical badge handed over later. Use it when talking about conference identification.

a-t-il “a-t-il” is the inverted part of “Y a-t-il”, the formal question frame meaning “is there”. The existence question comes from the full expression “Y a-t-il un programme imprimé”. Use “Y a-t-il...” when asking whether something is available or present.

un “un” means “a” or “one” before “programme imprimé” in the question. It asks whether one printed agenda is available. Use it before a singular item when asking about or mentioning an unspecified item.

programme “programme” means “program” or “agenda” in “un programme imprimé”. Here it is the conference schedule. Use it for the schedule of sessions, workshops, or events.

imprimé “imprimé” means “printed” in “un programme imprimé”, distinguishing a paper agenda from the online version. It describes the program’s format. Use it when identifying a document available in printed form.

ou “ou” means “or” and connects the two alternatives in the question: a printed agenda or the online version. It introduces a choice between options. Use it when asking which of two possibilities someone should use or choose.

dois-je “dois-je” means “should I” or “must I” in “dois-je utiliser la version en ligne”. The inverted form makes a direct question about the required or appropriate choice. Use “Dois-je + infinitive” when asking what action is expected or necessary.

utiliser “utiliser” means “use” in “dois-je utiliser la version en ligne”. It names the action being considered for the agenda. Use it after “dois-je” when asking whether you should use a particular tool, document, or method.

version “version” means “version” in “la version en ligne”, referring to the online form of the agenda. It contrasts with the printed program in this exchange. Use it when comparing different forms or editions of the same document.

programmes “programmes” means “programs” or “agendas” in “Les programmes imprimés sont ici”. It refers to the printed conference agendas available at the desk. Use this plural form when talking about more than one program or agenda.

imprimés “imprimés” means “printed” in “Les programmes imprimés”. It describes the programs as physical printed agendas. Use it with plural printed documents or materials.

sont “sont” means “are” in “Les programmes imprimés sont ici”. It links the printed agendas to their location, “ici”. Use it to say where several items are or what they are like.

ici “ici” means “here” in “sont ici”, pointing to the desk or nearby place where the printed agendas are located. It is useful when handing over or indicating something close to the speaker. Use it to point out a nearby person, place, or item.

mais “mais” means “but” and introduces the contrast between the printed agendas being available and the online version containing newer room information. It joins two related statements. Use it to present an important difference or limitation.

contient “contient” means “contains” in “la version en ligne contient les dernières indications”. It says that the online version includes the newest room directions. Use it with the information or material that a document contains.

dernières “dernières” means “latest” or “most recent” in “les dernières indications”. It emphasizes that these are the newest directions currently available. Use it before plural information or instructions when highlighting the most recent version.

indications “indications” means “indications” or “directions” in “les dernières indications concernant les salles”. Here it refers to information telling attendees about the rooms. Use it for directions or practical instructions about where to go.

concernant “concernant” means “concerning” or “about” in “indications concernant les salles”. It links the directions to their subject, the rooms. Use it after a noun when introducing the topic that information relates to.

salles “salles” means “rooms” or “halls” in “les salles”. It refers to the conference spaces whose locations or assignments are given online. Use it when asking about or describing rooms in a building or event venue.

vais “vais” is the “am going to” part of “Je vais utiliser”, expressing the speaker’s intention to use the online agenda. It is followed by the infinitive “utiliser”. Use “Je vais + infinitive” to state an action you intend to do shortly.

pour “pour” means “in order to” in “pour ne manquer aucune mise à jour”. It introduces the purpose of using the online agenda. Use “pour + infinitive” to explain the purpose of an action.

ne “ne” opens the negation in “ne manquer aucune mise à jour”, expressing the intention not to miss any updates. It works with “aucune” in this sentence. Use it as part of a complete negative expression rather than as an independent word.

manquer “manquer” means “miss” in “ne manquer aucune mise à jour”. The speaker wants to avoid missing updates to the conference information. Use it with an object such as “une information” or “une mise à jour” when saying that something should not be missed.

aucune “aucune” means “any” in the negative expression “ne manquer aucune mise à jour”, equivalent here to “not a single update”. It comes before the singular noun “mise à jour”. Use “ne...aucune” to say that none of a particular kind of item is affected or missed.

mise à jour “mise à jour” means “update” in “ne manquer aucune mise à jour”. The complete expression names new or revised information; “mise” and “à jour” function together as its fixed parts. Use “une mise à jour” for a new version or newly added information.

Voici “Voici” means “here is” or “here are” when presenting something, as in “Voici vos documents et votre badge”. It draws the attendee’s attention to the materials being handed over. Use “Voici” when giving or pointing out an item or group of items.

vos “vos” means “your” in “vos documents”, identifying the documents as belonging to the attendee or attendees. It comes before the plural noun “documents”. Use it when addressing one person formally or several people about plural items belonging to them.

documents “documents” means “documents” or “materials” in “vos documents”. It refers to the conference materials given to the attendee. Use it for papers, handouts, or other written materials.

Dans “Dans” means “in” in “Dans quelle salle”, asking inside which room the attendee should go. The same word appears in lowercase in “dans ce couloir”. Use “dans” to locate someone or something inside a room, building, or other place.

quelle “quelle” means “which” in “Dans quelle salle”, asking the attendee to identify one room from the available rooms. It comes directly before “salle”. Use “quelle” before a feminine singular noun when asking which one.

salle “salle” means “room” or “hall” in “Dans quelle salle”. It is the destination the attendee is asking about. Use it for a room in a conference venue, school, office, or public building.

aller “aller” means “go” in “dois-je aller”, asking which room the attendee should go to. It follows “dois-je” as the action under discussion. Use it after a modal expression when asking about the place someone should go.

premier “premier” means “first” in “en premier”, indicating the first destination in the attendee’s schedule. It helps ask which room to visit before the others. Use “en premier” when describing the first action or stop in a sequence.

séance “séance” means “session” in “La séance d’ouverture”. It refers to the opening event of the conference. Use it for a scheduled meeting, presentation, or part of a conference.

d'ouverture “d’ouverture” means “opening” in “La séance d’ouverture”, identifying the session that begins the conference. The form combines “de” with “ouverture” and specifies the session’s role in the event. Use “séance d’ouverture” for an opening session.

est “est” means “is” in “La séance d’ouverture est dans la salle principale”. It links the opening session to its location. Use it to state where a singular event, person, or object is.

principale “principale” means “main” in “la salle principale”, identifying the venue’s principal hall. It describes which room hosts the opening session. Use it with a feminine singular noun when referring to the main room or area.

tout “tout” contributes the sense of “straight” or “directly” in the direction phrase “tout droit”. It strengthens the instruction to continue without turning. Use it together with “droit” when giving a direct route.

droit “droit” completes “tout droit”, meaning “straight” in the direction to the main hall. It tells the attendee to continue along the corridor without turning. Use “tout droit” for a simple straight-ahead direction.

couloir “couloir” means “corridor” in “ce couloir”, identifying the passage along which the attendee should continue. It is the route to the main hall. Use it when giving directions through a building.

Grammar Points

Veuillez + infinitif

Veuillez confirmer l'inscription.

vuh-YAY kon-feer-MAY lan-skree-PSEE-ohn

Please confirm the registration.

« Veuillez » est une formule polie suivie directement d'un verbe à l'infinitif.

s'enregistrer → vous enregistrer

Veuillez vous enregistrer en ligne.

vuh-YAY voo-zahn-ray-jis-TRAY ahn LEEN-yuh

Please check in online.

Avec « vous », le pronom réfléchi devient « vous » et se place avant l'infinitif.

French Vocabulary

aider verb

ay-DAY to help

Je peux vous aider à vous enregistrer.

atelier noun

ah-tuh-LYAY workshop

On y voit mon inscription et l'atelier de l'après-midi que j'ai choisi.

aujourd'hui adv

oh-zhoor-DWEE today

Je me suis inscrit en ligne à la conférence d'aujourd'hui.

conférence noun

kon-fay-RAHNS conference

Je me suis inscrit en ligne à la conférence d'aujourd'hui.

confirmer verb

kon-feer-MAY to confirm

Veuillez confirmer votre inscription sur cet écran.

écran noun

ay-SKRAHN screen

Veuillez confirmer votre inscription sur cet écran.

en ligne adv

ahn LEEN-yuh online

Je me suis inscrit en ligne à la conférence d'aujourd'hui.

inscription noun

an-skree-PSEE-ohn registration

Veuillez confirmer votre inscription sur cet écran.

s'enregistrer verb

sahn-ray-jis-TRAY to check in vous enregistrer

Je peux vous aider à vous enregistrer.

s'inscrire verb

sahn-SKREER to register inscrit

Je me suis inscrit en ligne à la conférence d'aujourd'hui.

veuillez verb

vuh-YAY please

Veuillez confirmer votre inscription sur cet écran.

voir verb

vwah to see voit

On y voit mon inscription et l'atelier de l'après-midi que j'ai choisi.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Here are your materials and badge.

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Voici vos documents et votre badge.

Spelling

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to register

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inscrit

conference

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conférence

registration

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inscription

to help

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aider