What are some good questions to ask in a French train station?

Question

I need to know some good questions to ask in a French train station, for example:

~how to buy a ticket

~when the train leaves

~what platform the train is on

Thanks for all help!!

Answer 1

Most of the staff in French train stations speak English.

Answer 2

in the train stations, look if there is a english flag : there are always english speaking train agents. even if you know the questions, wd you understand the answers ?

- je voudrais un ticket pour (destination), aujourd'h*i/demain (today/tomorrow), le matin/l'après-midi/le soir (morning/afternoon/evening)

- à quelle heure est-ce que le train part ?

- le train se trouve sur quel quai / le train se trouve à quelle voie ?

Answer 3

Best thing to do is say, "Parlez-vous anglais?"  Most everyone will help you in english as long as you approach them in French and be sure to thank them in French. Start with a Bonjour madame/ monsieur, mademoiselle. Don't just jump into asking for english. Make sure that you Do know that "driote" is right and "gauche" is left. "Toute droite" is straight ahead.

Answer 4

I can tell you, once you get your ticket...they don't like to answer questions since it is all on your ticket.  Better look for English speakers to help.