Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Can you point me in the direction of…
A
“Pouvez-vous m’indiquer la direction de…”
Examples in English:
1. “Can you point me in the direction of the nearest restroom?” 2. “Excuse me, can you point me in the direction of the city center?” 3. “I’m lost in this mall; could you point me in the direction of the exit?” 4. “The tourist asked a local to point him in the direction of the famous landmark.” 5. “Before leaving the airport, she asked the airport staff to point her in the direction of the baggage claim.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Can you show me the way to…” • “Could you guide me to…” • “Do you know how to get to…” • “I need directions to…” • “Please direct me to…”
2
Q
Go up to the third floor
A
“Montez au 3e étage.”
Examples in English:
1. “To get to the meeting room, you need to go up to the 3rd floor.” 2. “The elevator is out of order, so you’ll have to use the stairs to go up to the 3rd floor.” 3. “If you’re looking for the library, it’s on the 3rd floor. Just go up to the 3rd floor and turn left.” 4. “The restaurant with the great view is on the top floor. Take the elevator and go up to the 3rd floor.” 5. “I left my keys in the office on the 3rd floor. I need to go up to the 3rd floor to retrieve them.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Climb to the 3rd floor.” • “Ascend to the 3rd floor.” • “Head to the 3rd floor.” • “Proceed to the 3rd floor.” • “Reach the 3rd floor.”
3
Q
“Go through the double doors:”
A
“Passez par les portes doubles.”
Examples in English:
1. “To enter the conference room, go through the double doors at the end of the hallway.” 2. “The main entrance is easy to find; just go through the double doors marked ‘Welcome.’” 3. “To reach the garden, you’ll need to go through the double doors in the lobby.” 4. “The gym is on the other side of the building; follow the signs and go through the double doors.” 5. “After checking in at the hotel, the receptionist will instruct you to go through the double doors to your left.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Pass through the two doors.” • “Enter through the pair of doors.” • “Walk through the twin doors.” • “Proceed through the dual doors.” • “Access via the double doors.”
4
Q
Go down the hall
A
“Descendez le couloir.”
Examples in English:
1. “To find the restroom, go down the hall and it’s the second door on your left.” 2. “The office you’re looking for is at the end of the hall. Just go down the hall and you’ll see it on the right.” 3. “If you need the elevator, go down the hall, and you’ll find it on your right.” 4. “The conference room is on the other side of the building. You’ll need to go down the hall and take the first left.” 5. “The cafeteria is straight ahead; just go down the hall, and you can’t miss it.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Proceed along the corridor.” • “Walk down the hallway.” • “Navigate through the passage.” • “Continue along the aisle.” • “Head down the passageway.”
5
Q
Head down the street a couple blocks.
A
“Descendez la rue sur quelques pâtés de maisons.”
Examples in English:
1. “To get to the park, head down the street a couple blocks, and you’ll see it on your right.” 2. “The bookstore you’re looking for is in the next block. Just head down the street a couple blocks and you’ll find it.” 3. “The café is not far from here. Just head down the street a couple blocks, and you’ll spot it on the left.” 4. “The bus stop is down that way. Head down the street a couple blocks, and you’ll see the sign.” 5. “The museum is within walking distance. Just head down the street a couple blocks, and you’ll arrive there.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Walk a few blocks down the road.” • “Proceed along the avenue for a couple of blocks.” • “Continue on the street for a short distance.” • “Stroll down the street for a⬤
6
Q
“Excuse me, can you point me in the direction of the exit
A
“Pouvez-vous m’indiquer la direction de la sortie ?”
Examples:
1. “Excuse me, can you point me in the direction of the exit? I seem to have gotten turned around in this building.” 2. “If you’re leaving the stadium, just follow the signs and ask anyone to point you in the direction of the exit.” 3. “I’m looking for the quickest way out of the mall. Could you please point me in the direction of the exit nearest to here?” 4. “After the concert, it can be crowded outside the venue. I asked a security guard to point me in the direction of the exit to avoid the rush.” 5. “Before leaving the hotel, I stopped by the front desk to ask the concierge to point me in the direction of the nearest exit.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “Can you show me how to get to the exit?” • “Could you guide me to the way out?” • “Do you know where I can find the exit?” • “I need to find the way to the exit.” • “Please direct me to the exit.”
7
Q
“The organic breakfast cereal is over on aile 3»
A
“Les céréales bio pour le petit-déjeuner se trouvent dans l’allée 3.”
Examples in English:
1. “If you’re searching for organic breakfast cereal, it’s located over on Aisle 3.” 2. “Aisle 3 is where you’ll find the organic breakfast cereal.” 3. “You can pick up the organic breakfast cereal on Aisle 3.” 4. “The store has placed the organic breakfast cereal over on Aisle 3.” 5. “To get your organic breakfast cereal, head over to Aisle 3.”
Synonyms and related phrases:
• “The eco-friendly morning cereal is on Aisle 3.” • “You’ll locate the natural breakfast cereal on Aisle 3.” • “The health-conscious breakfast cereal can be found in Aisle 3.” • “Check Aisle 3 for the sustainable breakfast cereal.” • “Aisle 3 is where you’ll discover the organic morning cereal.”
8
Q
“Head down the street a couple blocks:”
A
“Descendez la rue sur quelques pâtés de maisons.
9
Q
To loop around
A
“Faire le tour.”
Examples in English:
1. “To see all the exhibits in the museum, you’ll need to loop around the different galleries.” 2. “The hiking trail loops around the mountain, offering breathtaking views.” 3. “I like to loop around the park in the morning for my daily jog.” 4. “The racetrack allows cars to loop around at high speeds.” 5. “Don’t forget to loop around the city to explore all its neighborhoods.”
