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Basic French phrases
The phrases you will use most in French: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
bonjour | Hello |
salut | Hi |
Bonjour | Good morning |
Bon après-midi | Good afternoon |
Bonne soirée | Good evening |
Bonne nuit | Good night |
au revoir | Goodbye |
À plus tard | See you later |
À demain | See you tomorrow |
Bienvenue | Welcome |
Enchanté | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
Comment allez-vous ? | How are you? |
Je vais bien, merci | I am fine, thank you |
Comment vous appelez-vous ? | What is your name? |
Je m'appelle Anna | My name is Anna |
D'où venez-vous? | Where are you from? |
Parlez-vous anglais ? | Do you speak English? |
Je ne comprends pas | I do not understand |
Pouvez-vous répéter cela ? | Can you repeat that? |
Parlez lentement, s'il vous plaît | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
Merci | Thank you |
Merci beaucoup | Thank you very much |
Je vous en prie | You are welcome |
s'il vous plaît | Please |
Désolé | Sorry |
Excusez-moi | Excuse me |
oui | Yes |
non | No |
Travel
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
Au secours ! | Help! |
Où sont les toilettes ? | Where is the bathroom? |
Combien ça coûte ? | How much is this? |
L'addition, s'il vous plaît | The bill, please |
Je voudrais de l'eau | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| French | Meaning |
|---|---|
Je t'aime | I love you |
Félicitations | Congratulations |
Joyeux anniversaire | Happy birthday |
Santé ! | Cheers! |
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