Get started with French with these essential expressions! Mastering everyday phrases will help you navigate conversations and improve your language skills.
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour! | Hello! | "Bonjour, comment vas-tu?" (Hello, how are you?) |
| Merci | Thank you | "Merci beaucoup pour votre aide." (Thank you very much for your help.) |
| Au revoir | Goodbye | "Au revoir, à bientôt!" (Goodbye, see you soon!) |
| S'il vous plaît | Please | "S'il vous plaît, pouvez-vous m'aider?" (Please can you help me?) |
| Excusez-moi | Excuse me | "Excusez-moi, je suis perdu(e)" (Excuse me, I am lost) |
| Oui/Non | Yes/No | "Oui, je mange du pain tous les jours." / "Non, je ne parle pas français" (Yes, I eat bread every day.) / (No, I don't speak French) |
| Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement? | Can you speak more slowly? | "Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement? Je suis un peu perdu(e)" (Can you speak more slowly? I am a bit lost) |
| J'ai faim | I'm hungry | "J'ai faim, pouvez-vous m'aider à trouver un restaurant?" (I'm hungry, can you help me find a restaurant?) |
| Je suis désolé(e) | I'm sorry | "Je suis désolé(e), je n'ai pas fait attention" (I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention) |
| C'est comment? | How's it going? | "C'est comment? Je vais bien, merci!" (How's it going? I'm fine, thank you!) |
A1-A2: Beginners may need to review and practice these expressions to feel comfortable using them in everyday conversations.
Associate each expression with a common situation or emotion, like saying "Bon appétit!" when sharing food. This will help you remember the phrases more effectively!
Match the French expressions to their English translations:
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