Sets, Reps and Sore Legs: Joining a French Gym
Simple phrases to join a gym, follow a coach and share the machines with other members.
French gym chains like Basic-Fit and Fitness Park sell monthly memberships, often sans engagement (cancel any time) or cheaper with a 12-month commitment, and you get in with a card or an app. Coaches and members usually use tu with each other on the gym floor, but reception staff will start with vous. A towel on the machines is usually compulsory, and bring your own padlock for the lockers.
- 1
Je voudrais m'inscrire.
I'd like to sign up.
- 2
Il y a un abonnement sans engagement ?
Is there a membership with no commitment?
- 3
C'est combien par mois ?
How much is it per month?
- 4
Elle est libre, cette machine ?
Is this machine free?
- 5
On peut alterner ?
Shall we take turns?
- 6
Où sont les vestiaires ?
Where are the changing rooms?
- 7
J'ai oublié mon cadenas.
I forgot my padlock.
- 8
Je veux me remettre en forme.
I want to get back in shape.
- 9
Je fais de la muscu trois fois par semaine.
I do weights three times a week.
- 10
On s'échauffe d'abord.
We warm up first.
- 11
Trois séries de dix répétitions.
Three sets of ten reps.
- 12
Garde le dos droit.
Keep your back straight.
- 13
Je suis à bout de souffle.
I'm out of breath.
- 14
J'ai des courbatures.
My muscles are aching.
- 15
N'oublie pas de t'étirer.
Don't forget to stretch.
- 16
Pense à bien t'hydrater.
Remember to drink plenty of water.
- 17
Je peux réserver un cours collectif ?
Can I book a group class?
- 18
Tu peux essuyer le banc après ?
Can you wipe the bench afterwards?
- 19
La serviette est obligatoire.
A towel is compulsory.
- 20
Allez, un dernier effort !
Come on, one last push!