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"One-way ticket" in French: aller simple
l'aller simple
One-way ticket in French is l'aller simple. Ask for un aller simple pour Lyon. Contrasts with l'aller-retour (round trip).
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How to pronounce aller simple
Say it
lah-LAY SAM-pluh
/l‿a.le sɛ̃pl/
L'aller: lah-LAY. Simple: SAM-pluh. Together: lah-LAY SAM-pluh.
"One-way ticket" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'aller simple | the one-way (ticket) Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un aller simple | a one-way ticket Buying. | Buying. |
| aller simple pour… | one-way to… Destination. | Destination. |
| billet aller simple | one-way ticket Fuller label. | Fuller label. |
How to use aller simple in real life
- 1SNCF counter
Un aller simple pour Nantes, s'il vous plaît.
A one-way to Nantes, please.
Keep aller simple.
- 2App checkout
Je prends l'aller simple, pas le retour.
I'm taking the one-way, not the return.
Contrast.
- 3Metro machine
C'est un aller simple ou un carnet ?
Is it a one-way or a book of tickets?
Choice.
Mistakes English speakers make with aller simple
Incorrect: Un ticket one way.
Correct: Un aller simple.
Use aller simple, not English one way.
Incorrect: L'allé simple.
Correct: L'aller simple.
Spelling: aller with er.
Good to know
French tickets say aller simple vs aller-retour on screens and paper. Regional trains and metros use the same pair. Keep both words: aller and simple.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a train ticket
ChatPal
Tu veux l'aller simple ou l'aller-retour ?
Do you want one-way or round trip?
You
L'aller simple, je reviens en covoiturage.
One-way; I'm coming back by carpool.
ChatPal
D'accord — un aller simple pour Bordeaux.
Okay—a one-way to Bordeaux.
You
Merci de gérer la machine.
Thanks for handling the machine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One-way ticket" in French
How do you say one-way ticket in French?
L'aller simple / un aller simple.
Round trip?
L'aller-retour.
How do you buy one?
Un aller simple pour + city.
How do you pronounce aller?
ah-LAY.
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