Locked out with your keys inside in French

1. 1
   clé/kle/

   keynoun

   A small metal object used to lock and unlock a door.
2. 2
   serrure/sɛʁyʁ/

   locknoun

   A mechanism you open with a key.
3. 3
   serrurier/sɛʁyʁje/

   locksmithnoun

   Person whose job is to make and open locks.
4. 4

   trousseaukey ring

5. 5

   doubleduplicate

6. 6

   devisquote

7. 7

   enfermerlock in

8. 8

   dépannerfix

9. 9

   ouvriropen

10. 10

    dehorsoutside

The sentences3 of 10

1. Ma clé est restée sur la table.

   My key stayed on the table.

2. Est-ce que vous pouvez changer la serrure ce soir ?

   Can you change the lock tonight?

3. Vous connaissez un bon serrurier dans le quartier ?

   Do you know a good locksmith in the neighborhood?

Pronunciation

• serrure/sɛʁyʁ/

  The u is said with rounded lips, as in "tu", never like "ou".

• serrurier/sɛʁyʁje/

  Only three syllables: the first e is open, è, and the middle u is not ou.

Good to know

serrurier

When a door slams shut, people call a locksmith, often found online or through a neighbor. Prices vary a lot depending on the time of day and the company.

devis

Ask for the price before the locksmith starts. A quote given in advance helps avoid nasty surprises on the bill.

double des clés

Many people leave a spare set of keys with a neighbor, a friend or a relative. It can save you from having to call anyone.

gardien

In some buildings, a caretaker or the building manager can help, but it depends on the building.