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There is a water leak in the bathroom.
Level 13
Housing / Landlord
Discussing rent, repairs, leaks, heating, and visits. Housing issues demand direct language. You need to explain the problem, say how urgent it is, and arrange access to the flat without sounding vague.
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Vocabulary
le loyer
rent
la fuite d'eau
water leak
le chauffage
heating
la chaudière
boiler
la panne
breakdown
réparer
to repair
l'internet
internet
le voisinage
neighbourhood / neighbours
le bruit
noise
urgent
urgent
un technicien
technician
une visite
visit
disponible
available
fonctionner
to work
signaler
to report
Sentence Patterns
Il y a une fuite d'eau dans la cuisine.
There is a water leak in the kitchen.
Le chauffage ne fonctionne pas.
The heating is not working.
Je voudrais signaler un problème dans l'appartement.
I would like to report a problem in the flat.
Quand pouvez-vous envoyer un technicien ?
When can you send a technician?
Je suis disponible demain après-midi pour une visite.
I am available tomorrow afternoon for a visit.
Le bruit vient de l'appartement au-dessus.
The noise is coming from the flat above.
Le loyer a bien été payé.
The rent has been paid.
L'internet ne marche plus depuis hier.
The internet has not been working since yesterday.
C'est assez urgent.
It is fairly urgent.
Merci de me tenir au courant.
Please keep me updated.
Translation exercises
Translate into French
The heating is not working.
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I would like to report a problem in the flat.
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When can you send a technician?
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I am available tomorrow afternoon.
Comprehension check
Comprehension
What does 'fuite d'eau' mean?
Comprehension
How do you say 'heating'?
Comprehension
What is a 'technicien'?
Comprehension
How do you say 'urgent'?
Comprehension
Which phrase asks for updates?
Roleplay practice
Reporting a leak
Message your landlord about a leak and ask for a technician.
State the problemMention urgencyAsk when someone can come
Roleplay response
Starter: Bonjour, je voudrais signaler ...
Heating issue
Call about broken heating and say when you are available at home.
Describe the problemUse ne fonctionne pasGive availability
Roleplay response
Starter: Le chauffage ne fonctionne pas...
Noise complaint
Explain that there is too much noise from upstairs late at night.
Mention the source of the noiseMention the timeAsk for help
Roleplay response
Starter: Il y a beaucoup de bruit ...
Final challenge
Write a landlord message about two housing problems and one proposed visit time.
Mention at least one repair issueMention urgencyAsk for actionGive availability
Write your challenge answer
Draft your own answer, then compare it with the sample if you need support.