French · Travel & Getting Around
"Flight" in French: vol
le vol
Flight in French is le vol, masculine. Mon vol is my flight. Un vol retardé is a delayed flight. Context keeps vol from meaning theft.
Airport text
Mon vol est retardé d'une heure.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce vol
Say it
luh vohl
/lə vɔl/
vohl. Closed o; final l is clear. Plural vols same vowel.
"Flight" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le vol | the flight Air travel. | Air travel. |
| mon vol | my flight Personal schedule. | Personal schedule. |
| vol retardé / annulé | delayed / canceled flight Airport boards. | Airport boards. |
| numéro de vol | flight number Booking. | Booking. |
How to use vol in real life
- 1Airport text
Mon vol est retardé d'une heure.
My flight is delayed by an hour.
Mon vol.
- 2Booking
Tu as le numéro de vol ?
Do you have the flight number?
Numéro de vol.
- 3Arrival hall
Le vol en provenance de Rome vient d'atterrir.
The flight from Rome just landed.
Le vol.
Mistakes English speakers make with vol
Incorrect: Ma flight est à dix heures.
Correct: Mon vol est à dix heures.
Use vol; masculine mon vol.
Incorrect: La vol est annulé.
Correct: Le vol est annulé.
Vol is masculine.
Good to know
Airport screens say vol, porte, embarquement. Theft is also un vol, so travel context or vol Paris–Lyon keeps the meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the check-in line
ChatPal
C'est pour quel vol ?
Which flight is this for?
You
Le vol pour Lisbonne, à quinze heures.
The flight to Lisbon at three.
ChatPal
OK, on avance.
OK, let's move up.
You
J'espère que le vol part à l'heure.
I hope the flight leaves on time.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flight" in French
How do you say flight in French?
Le vol.
How do you say my flight?
Mon vol.
Does vol also mean theft?
Yes — context decides.
How do you pronounce vol?
vohl.
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