Apartment Hunting
Renting an apartment in France — visiting a property, negotiating rent, understanding the lease, and gathering documents for the application.
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Vocabulary
15apartment
rent
lease
visit
agency
owner
document
deposit
inventory
utilities
file
furnished
to visit
to negotiate
residence
Phrases & sentences
15Je cherche un appart' pas trop cher dans le coin.
I'm looking for an apartment that's not too expensive in the area.
Est-ce que les charges sont incluses dans le loyer ?
Are the utilities included in the rent?
On peut faire la visite ce samedi ?
Can we do the viewing this Saturday?
L'appart' est-il bien desservi par les transports ?
Is the apartment well connected by public transport?
Il faut quoi comme paperasse pour le dossier ?
What documents do I need for the application?
Peut-on négocier un peu le loyer ?
Can we negotiate the rent a little?
C'est lumineux ici, j'aime beaucoup.
It's bright here, I like it a lot.
Le quartier est comment, tranquille ?
How is the neighborhood, quiet?
Y a-t-il des frais d'agence ?
Are there any agency fees?
Il faut un garant pour ce logement ?
Do I need a guarantor for this apartment?
Je voudrais signer le bail pour un an.
I'd like to sign the lease for a year.
Est-ce qu'on peut poser des étagères ?
Can we put up shelves?
C'est au rez-de-chaussée ou à l'étage ?
Is it on the ground floor or upstairs?
L'immeuble a un ascenseur ?
Does the building have an elevator?
J'ai les fiches de paie et l'attestation d'assurance.
I have the pay slips and the insurance certificate.