le billet lö bi-IÉ
the (entry) ticket
“Le billet” = the entry ticket; you'll also hear “une entrée” (an admission) or “un ticket”. Many big museums (Louvre, Orsay) now require a timed online ticket (“un billet horodaté”) to skip the queue.
le tarif réduit lö ta-RIF ré-dü-I
the reduced rate
In French national museums, entry is FREE for EU residents under 26 (with ID). Many museums are also free on the first Sunday of the month (“le premier dimanche du mois”). They'll ask for “un justificatif” — proof of your eligibility for the discount.
l'audioguide lo-dio-GHID
the audio guide
“L'audioguide” is often a small extra (3–5 €) and you pick it up right at the desk or cloakroom. Ask for it “en anglais” — nearly all big museums offer several languages. Many also have a free app you download on your phone.
le vestiaire lö ves-ti-ÈR
the cloakroom
“Le vestiaire” is usually free. In many French museums, big bags and backpacks must be left at the cloakroom (or aren't allowed in the galleries), for security. “La consigne” = the locker where you stow your things.
la visite guidée la vi-ZIT ghi-DÉ
the guided tour
“La visite guidée” is a tour with a guide (“un guide-conférencier”), often in French, but big museums also run tours in English. It usually costs extra and it's wise to book a spot. “La visite libre” = visiting on your own, without a guide.
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