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How to join a gym in French

At the desk say “Je voudrais m'inscrire à la salle de sport”. Before you sign, ask “Y a-t-il une durée minimale d'engagement ?” and “Il y a des frais d'inscription ?”, and whether you can try a session first. To leave later, ask “Comment résilier mon abonnement ?” and get the cancellation confirmed in writing.

Try it · about two minutes

You visit a gym to ask about fees, a trial session and classes, and later find out how to cancel.

Sound on: the gym receptionist speaks French. You choose what to say back, and Frasa tells you why it works.

The conversation

  1. Gym receptionist

    Je peux vous aider ?

    Can I help you?

    You

    Je voudrais m'inscrire à la salle de sport.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  2. Gym receptionist

    Oui, bien sûr. Et pour l'abonnement, avec ou sans engagement ?

    Yes, of course. And for the membership, with or without a minimum period?

    You

    Sans engagement, si possible.

    Without a minimum period, if possible.

  3. Gym receptionist

    Pouvez-vous remplir ce formulaire ?

    Could you fill in this form?

    You

    Je peux lire le contrat avant de signer ?

    Can I read the contract before signing?

  4. Gym receptionist

    Prenez votre temps.

    Take your time.

    You

    Quels cours conviennent aux débutants ?

    Which classes are suitable for beginners?

  5. A year later you’re moving to another city, so you go to the desk to cancel.

    You

    Je voudrais résilier mon abonnement à partir du mois prochain.

    I’d like to cancel my membership from next month.

  6. Gym receptionist

    Je dois demander à mon responsable.

    I’ll have to ask my manager.

    You

    Pourriez-vous m'envoyer une confirmation écrite ?

    Could you send me written confirmation?

Key phrases

  • Je voudrais m'inscrire à la salle de sport.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  • Vous pourriez me faire visiter ?

    Could you show me around?

  • Il y a des frais d'inscription ?

    Is there a joining fee?

  • Y a-t-il une durée minimale d'engagement ?

    Is there a minimum contract length?

  • Vous proposez une séance d'essai gratuite ?

    Do you offer a trial session at no cost?

  • Quels cours conviennent aux débutants ?

    Which classes are suitable for beginners?

  • Comment résilier mon abonnement ?

    How do I cancel my membership?

  • Je voudrais résilier mon abonnement à partir du mois prochain.

    I’d like to cancel my membership from next month.

  • Quel préavis dois-je respecter ?

    How much notice do I need to give?

  • Pourriez-vous m'envoyer une confirmation écrite ?

    Could you send me written confirmation?

Good to know in France

Joining, step by step

  1. 1

    Ask for a tour, and a trial session if the gym offers one.

  2. 2

    Bring ID and your bank details (un RIB): monthly fees are often taken by direct debit.

  3. 3

    Read the contract for the minimum period and the notice needed to leave.

With or without commitment

Many gyms offer a cheaper monthly rate if you commit for a set period, often a year, and a dearer one you can stop at any time. Ask how to cancel before you sign.

Y a-t-il une durée minimale d'engagement ?

Is there a minimum contract length?

Cancel in writing

However you cancel, ask for written confirmation and keep it until the last payment has gone.

Pourriez-vous m'envoyer une confirmation écrite ?

Could you send me written confirmation?

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