l'ascenseur→ elevatorFrench word meaning
"l'ascenseur" is a A2-level French word meaning "elevator". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
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Example Sentences

Hotel Check-In
Merci. Où est l'ascenseur ?
Thank you. Where is the elevator?

Lunch with Coworkers
Anna va vers l'ascenseur.
Anna walks to the elevator.

The Wrong Meeting Room
Il prend l'ascenseur jusqu'au troisième étage.
He takes the elevator to the third floor.

Checking In at a Hotel
'L'ascenseur est sur votre droite.'
'The elevator is on your right.'

Small Talk in the Elevator
Elle prend l'ascenseur tous les jours.
She takes the elevator every day.

First Day at Work
Je prends l'ascenseur et trouve l'accueil.
I take the elevator and find the reception area.

A Weekend in Paris
Nous avons décidé de prendre l'ascenseur jusqu'au sommet.
We decided to take the elevator to the top.

The Apartment Viewing
Ils prirent l'ascenseur car c'était plus rapide.
They took the elevator because it was faster.

The New Apartment
L'ascenseur était vieux mais il fonctionnait.
The elevator was old but it worked.

The Airbnb Experience
Ils ont pris les escaliers car il n'y avait pas d'ascenseur.
They took the stairs because there was no elevator.

At City Hall
Il y avait aussi un ascenseur, mais elle préférait marcher.
There was also an elevator, but she preferred to walk.

Late for the Interview
L'ascenseur était encore en panne.
The elevator was broken again.

The Office Move
Les ascenseurs étaient rapides et silencieux.
The elevators were fast and quiet.

Landlord and Tenant
Ils ont pris l'ascenseur jusqu'au troisième étage.
They took the elevator to the third floor.

Visiting Berlin
J'ai acheté un billet et pris l'ascenseur jusqu'à la plateforme d'observation.
I bought a ticket and took the elevator to the observation deck.

The Job Interview
Jennifer la raccompagna jusqu'à l'ascenseur et lui souhaita bonne chance.
Jennifer walked her back to the elevator and wished her good luck.

The Hospital Visit
Elle a pris l'ascenseur jusqu'à l'entrée principale.
She took the elevator to the main entrance.

Retirement Day
Les portes de l'ascenseur s'ouvrirent et plusieurs collègues l'attendaient pour la saluer.
The elevator doors opened and several colleagues were waiting to greet her.
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