Improve your French language skills with this essential vocabulary sheet! Master 10 fundamental phrases and expressions to enhance your communication in French.
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| S'il vous plaît | Please | "Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?" (Can you help me, please?) |
| Je voudrais | I would like | "Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît." (I would like a coffee, please.) |
| Excusez-moi | Excuse me | "Excusez-moi, je suis perdu(e)" (Excuse me, I'm lost). |
| Merci beaucoup | Thank you very much | "Merci beaucoup pour votre aide" (Thank you very much for your help). |
| Pardon | Sorry | "Pardon, je suis désolé(e)" (Sorry, I'm sorry) |
| Combien ça coûte? | How much does it cost? | "Combien ça coûte ce sandwich?" (How much does this sandwich cost?) |
| J'ai besoin de... | I need | "J'ai besoin d'un hébergement pour cette nuit" (I need accommodation for tonight). |
| Je suis perdu(e) | I am lost | "Je suis perdu(e) dans les rues de Paris" (I am lost in the streets of Paris). |
| Oui, je comprends | Yes, I understand | "Oui, je comprends mieux maintenant" (Yes, I understand better now). |
| C'est combien? | How much is it? | "C'est combien ce livre?" (How much is this book?) |
A1-A2: For beginners who want to start building their French vocabulary and phrases.
Associate each expression with a common scenario, such as ordering food or asking for help. Visualize yourself in these situations to better remember the expressions!
Fill in the blanks: "Je ________________ un livre sur la France pour mon voyage prochain." (I _______________________ a book on France for my next trip.)
Practice these expressions on my-french.com.