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Useful French Phrases for Everyday Communication
Learning French can be an exciting journey, especially when you start learning phrases that make communication easier. Whether you’re traveling to France, interacting with French speakers, or simply improving your language skills, these commonly used expressions will help you in various situations with ease.
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Basic Greetings and Politeness
English
French with pronunciation
Good morning! / Hello!
Bonjour!
Good evening!
Bonsoir!
Hi! (informal)
Salut!
How are you? / How’s it going?
Comment ça va? / Ça va?
I’m fine, thank you. And you? (formal/informal)
Ça va bien, merci. Et vous/toi?
Thank you (very much)
Merci (beaucoup)
You’re welcome. (informal/formal)
De rien / Je vous en prie
Yes
Oui
No
Non
Excuse me
Excusez-moi
Sorry
Pardon
Please. (formal/informal)
S’il vous plaît / S’il te plaît
Introducing Yourself
English
French with pronunciation
What is your name? (formal/informal)
Comment vous appelez-vous? / Comment tu t’appelles?
My name is Jean
Je m’appelle Jean
And you? (formal/informal)
Et vous? / Et toi?
Nice to meet you
Enchanté(e)
I’m from France
Je viens de France
I live in Paris
J’habite à Paris
I speak English and a little French
Je parle anglais et un peu français
How old are you? (formal/informal)
Quel âge avez-vous? / Tu as quel âge?
I am 25 years old
J’ai 25 ans
Asking for Help
English
French with pronunciation
Can you help me, please?
Pouvez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît?
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Can you repeat, please?
Pouvez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît?
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
How do you say car in French?
Comment dit-on ‘car’ en français?
What does that mean?
Qu’est-ce que cela signifie?
Asking directions
English
French with pronunciation
Where is the Eiffel Tower?
Où est la tour Eiffel?
To the left
À gauche
To the right
À droite
Straight ahead
Tout droit
Near here?
Près d’ici?
Far from here?
Loin d’ici?
Can you show me the way to the Louvre?
Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin pour aller à le Louvre?