hotel Audio dialogues
At the hotel in Fon
Booking, asking for a room, paying the bill: here is a model dialogue for handling a hotel stay in fɔ̀ngbè in Benin (Cotonou, Ouidah, Abomey).
schedule 5 min
signal_cellular_alt Intermediate
1
Arrival
Check-in and reservation
Un ɖó réservation
I have a reservation
AwúnxwéHotel
Mlɔ́nzɔ̌nzɔ́nRoom
Reservationborrowed from French
IDTo be shown
Sín azǎn nabí ?For how many days?
2
Room
Stating your needs
Mlɔ́nzɔ̌nzɔ́n ɖokpóSingle room
Mlɔ́nzɔ̌nzɔ́n wèɖeDouble room
Air conditioningBorrowed from French
WiFi ɖíè à ?Is there WiFi?
BreakfastBorrowed from French
Mlɔ́nzɔ̌nzɔ́n kpó climatisation
Room with air conditioning
3
Departure
Check-out and payment
Un na yìI’m going to leave
Note ceMy bill
Nabí wɛ ?How much?
CardCard (borrowed from French)
Reçu toweYour receipt
Un dó kúThank you
Tip
In Benin, in neighborhood hotels, saying a few words in Fon to the receptionist = a free room upgrade almost guaranteed. It’s a matter of human connection.
The hotel in Fon and French
With these 20 words, you can handle a hotel stay in a mix of Fon and French. Extra goodwill, a more authentic experience.
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