French phrases for a move
French neighbour phrases
The people in the building are who you will actually speak to. These are the French sentences for meeting them, then the small asks that follow.
The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.
- Enchanté, je suis le nouveau voisin. Nice to meet you — I am the new neighbour.
- Je viens d’emménager. I just moved in.
- Pourriez-vous baisser un peu la musique ? Could you turn the music down a little?
- J’habite au troisième. I live on the third floor.
- Savez-vous à quelle heure on ramasse les poubelles ? Do you know what time they collect the rubbish?
- Pardon, ce colis est à vous ? Sorry — is this parcel yours?
- Pourriez-vous me recommander une boulangerie ? Could you recommend a bakery?
- À bientôt, bonne journée. See you later — take care.
Tell Lumi you are learning French for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other French first-month situations
- French housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- French town hall — Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- French doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.