French · Travel & Getting Around
"Round-trip ticket" in French: aller-retour
l'aller-retour
Round-trip ticket in French is l'aller-retour — keep the hyphenated compound. Un aller-retour pour Marseille is a common buy. Opposite: l'aller simple.
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How to pronounce aller-retour
Say it
lah-LAY-ruh-TOOR
/l‿a.le.ʁə.tuʁ/
L'aller-retour: lah-LAY-ruh-TOOR. Even stress across the compound.
"Round-trip ticket" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'aller-retour | the round trip Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un aller-retour | a round-trip ticket Buying. | Buying. |
| aller-retour pour… | round trip to… Destination. | Destination. |
| billet aller-retour | round-trip ticket Fuller label. | Fuller label. |
How to use aller-retour in real life
- 1Ticket desk
Un aller-retour pour Lille, s'il vous plaît.
A round trip to Lille, please.
Keep aller-retour.
- 2Comparing fares
L'aller-retour est moins cher que deux simples.
The round trip is cheaper than two one-ways.
Value.
- 3App booking
Je coche l'aller-retour avec dates flexibles.
I select round trip with flexible dates.
Digital.
Mistakes English speakers make with aller-retour
Incorrect: Un aller retour (no hyphen).
Correct: Un aller-retour.
Write aller-retour with a hyphen.
Incorrect: Un round trip.
Correct: Un aller-retour.
Use aller-retour, not English.
Good to know
Screens and paper tickets label aller-retour clearly next to aller simple. Open returns exist on some fares; always check dates. Keep both halves of the compound.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying tickets for a weekend away
ChatPal
On prend l'aller-retour ?
Shall we take the round trip?
You
Oui — l'aller-retour pour Rennes.
Yes—the round trip to Rennes.
ChatPal
Deux aller-retour, alors.
Two round trips, then.
You
Parfait, je paie.
Perfect, I'll pay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Round-trip ticket" in French
How do you say round-trip ticket in French?
L'aller-retour / un aller-retour.
One-way opposite?
L'aller simple.
Is there a hyphen?
Yes: aller-retour.
How do you pronounce retour?
ruh-TOOR.
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