Massage & Spa

1. Je voudrais un massage, s'il vous plaît

   I would like a massage, please

   Usage

   Request or book a massage at a spa or massage parlour

   Grammar Note

   "Je voudrais" is a polite request. "Massage" is spelled the same as English but pronounced differently

2. C'est trop fort, plus doucement s'il vous plaît

   It's too strong, please be gentler

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to ease up on the pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "Trop + adjective" means "too + adjective". "Doucement" is an adverb meaning gently

3. Pouvez-vous vous concentrer sur le dos ?

   Could you focus on my back?

   Usage

   Request the therapist to concentrate on a specific body area

   Grammar Note

   "Se concentrer sur" is a reflexive verb meaning to focus on. "Dos" (back) is masculine

4. C'est parfait, continuez

   That's perfect, please continue

   Usage

   Let the therapist know they've found the right pressure or technique

   Grammar Note

   "Continuez" is the imperative of continuer. Combine with "comme ça" (like that) for clarity

5. J'ai une douleur à l'épaule droite

   I have pain in my right shoulder

   Usage

   Describe pain or tension to the massage therapist

   Grammar Note

   "Droite" means right side. Replace with "gauche" for left. "Épaule" (shoulder) is feminine

6. Je voudrais un massage de 60 minutes

   I would like a 60-minute massage

   Usage

   Specify the duration of your massage session

   Grammar Note

   "De + number + minutes" expresses duration. Apply: trente minutes (30 min), deux heures (2 hours)

7. Avez-vous de l'huile de lavande ?

   Do you have lavender oil?

   Usage

   Choose your aromatherapy oil. Provence is famous for lavender

   Grammar Note

   "Huile" (oil) is feminine. "De l'huile" uses the partitive article for an unspecified amount

8. Pouvez-vous appuyer plus fort ?

   Could you press harder?

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to increase pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "Plus fort" (harder) is the opposite of "plus doucement" (more gently)

9. Je préfère un massage suédois

   I prefer a Swedish massage

   Usage

   Specify the type of massage you prefer

   Grammar Note

   "Préférer" means to prefer. Other types: massage thaïlandais (Thai), massage aux pierres chaudes (hot stone)

10. Est-ce que le pourboire est inclus ?

    Is the tip included?

    Usage

    Ask whether a gratuity is already included in the massage price

    Grammar Note

    "Pourboire" literally means "for drinking" (pour boire). In France tipping is optional but appreciated

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