French Expression · Advanced
faire une escale de deux heures
have a two-hour layover
Pronunciation: faire une escale de deux heures
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: have a two-hour layover.
Example
Nous ferons une escale de deux heures à Lyon.
We will have a two-hour layover in Lyon.
Practice tips
- Practice faire une escale de deux heures out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.